Watercolour. 6 by 8 in.
The residence of the Lord Mayor during his term of office. Built on the site of Stocks Market, from the designs of George Dance the elder, who was City Surveyor. The first stone was laid in 1739, but it was not finished until 1753. The top story here depicted, and once familiarly known to cockneys as “the Mare’s Nest,” was taken down in 1842.
By F. Nash, 1802 (1782-1856). Lent by Sir E. Coates.
Oil picture. 23¼ by 19½ in.
Looking up the river, Greenwich Hospital on the left. Boats and shipping. In the preface, [p. 14], Samuel Scott has already been referred to.
By S. Scott (about 1710-1772). Lent by Mr. C. H. St. John Hornby.
77 [EAST INDIA HOUSE FROM THE EAST.] Plate XXXII.
Watercolour. 37 by 25½ in.
Shows the façade of the East India House as rebuilt according to the design of Richard Jupp, architect of the Company, and afterwards carried out by his successor, H. Holland, when the house was extended east to Lime Street. The pediment of the Ionic portico was filled with sculpture by John Bacon, R.A. The ornate building, of which we have a separate view ([No. 17]), is next to the East India House, on the west. Beyond are the spire of St. Peter’s, Cornhill, and the tower of St. Michael’s.