The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Artist: Joseph Swain.

The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Artist: Joseph Swain.

2-634-554 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Situated at 13 Portsmouth Street, Holborn, the Old Curiosity Shop dates from around 1567 and is the oldest shop in central London. It is thought to be the inspiration behind Charles Dickens' famous novel of the same name published in 1841. From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]


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People Information

Creator
  1. Joseph Swain, attributed to: British: Engraver
People Related
  1. Sir Walter Besant: British: novelist and philanthropist
  2. Charles Dickens: British: Novelist, author, writer, artist, draughtsman

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Camden Holborn

  1. 51 31 00 N , 000 07 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Trade & Industry Shops & Markets

Locations & Buildings Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6848x5024
File Size : 33,598kb


Aliases

  1. 0580036969
  1. 2-634-554
  1. 2634554

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