Sadler's Wells and other places of resort beside the New River: two workmen digging a trench for water-pipes in the foreground. Etching by J. Swaine after himself, 1795.

  • Swaine, John, 1775-1860.
Date:
1795
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38532i
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The other resorts shewn include Merlin's Cave, Islington Spa, and the Sir Hugh Myddelton's Head

Publication/Creation

1795

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1 print : etching ; image 11.2 x 23.3 cm

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The new River head near Sadler's Wells, taken in the year 1795, from Corporation Row, Clerkenwell. ; J. Swaine del et fect. Lettering continues: The house was then the official residence of the late Robert Mylne Esqre. F.R.S. Surveyor of the New River Company; Mr. Mylne was also Surveyor of St. Paul's Cathedral, & the architect of Blackfriars Bridge.

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Not in B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983

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Wellcome Collection 38532i

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