St John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London: the north side, with workmen using a ladder, heraldic shields below the title. Etching.
- Date:
- 1786
- Reference:
- 24519i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
This is the only surviving portion of the English Priory of St John of Jerusalem, the order of Knights Hospitallers founded in the 12th century. During the eighteenth century Edward Cave printed the Gentleman's Magazine here and Samuel Johnson later composed part of his Dictionary. Since 1874 the building has been used by the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem. The St John's Ambulance service started here in 1877
Publication/Creation
1786
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image and border 14 x 11.6 cm
Lettering
St. Iohn's Gate
Bears number: "193"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 24519i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores24519i.1Location Status Access Closed stores24519i.2