'An accurate view - of London and Westminster - on Wednesday 8th January 1806 - when the remains of the Great Admiral Lord Nelson were brought from Greenwich to Whitehall' RMG PX6706
Summary
'An accurate view... of London and Westminster.... on Wednesday 8th January 1806.... when the remains of the Great Admiral Lord Nelson were brought from Greenwich to Whitehall'
Hand-coloured.; Text in English below image.Box Title: Nelson 1.Funeral Car 2.Funeral 3.Statues & Memorials.
Of the many popular depictions of the event this one emphasizes the large numbers of people that thronged the banks of the Thames. Nelson’s coffin is carried in the third barge from the left, followed by various barges of the City livery companies. Beyond, the London skyline extends between St Paul’s Cathedral and the Monument.
'An accurate view... of London and Westminster...'
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Date
15/02/1806
Source
Royal Museums Greenwich
Copyright info
public domain