The Opening of New London Bridge
Havell, Robert, 1793-1878
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Date
1826-1836Description
Lithotint depicting the opening of the new London Bridge on August 1, 1831. Crowds are gathered on the shore, on the bridge and in boats in the Thames. Flags are flying from the bridge and boats and Green's balloon is pictured in the sky above to the right over the bridge. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/534
Subject
Balloons (aircraft), Flags, royalty (nobility), Crowds, Boats and boating, London Bridge (London, England)