12 [OLD WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.] Plate VIII.
Wash and pen drawing. 19 by 11½ in.
This view appears to be taken from the Westminster side. According to Labelye’s “Description,” published in 1751, the bridge was almost finished in the spring of 1747, but soon afterwards a pier settled badly. The two adjoining arches were thus wrecked and had to be supported by wooden framework, the spandrels, balustrades, etc., being removed. The effects of this accident are here shown; they delayed the opening for years.
By Canaletto, 1747 (1697-1768). Lent by H.M. the King.
13 LAMBETH PALACE GATE-HOUSE, AND PARISH CHURCH.
Watercolour. 7¼ by 5¼ in.
The Palace cannot be seen; in the distance is Westminster Bridge.
The Gate-house, of red brick, with stone archway and quoins, was built in the time of Archbishop Morton who died in 1500. The fifteenth-century church of St. Mary, Lambeth, after being often altered and repaired, was almost entirely rebuilt in 1850-52.
John Varley, born in 1778, exhibited at the Royal Academy and in 1804 became a foundation member of the Old Watercolour Society. Many of his earlier subjects are taken from the banks of the Thames.
By J. Varley (1778-1842). Lent by Mr. J. P. Heseltine.