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A general view of the remains of Bermondsey Abby, Surry as it appeared in the year 1805 with the adjacent country; taken from the steeple of the church of St. Mary Magdalen
Title
A general view of the remains of Bermondsey Abby, Surry [graphic] : as it appeared in the year 1805 with the adjacent country; taken from the steeple of the church of St. Mary Magdalen / drawn by C.I.M. Whichello ; engraved by B. Howlett.
Publication
London : Published 27th September 1820, by Robert Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street, [27 September 1820]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; sheet 32.5 x 43 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title from caption below image.
Text below title: Bermondsey was originally an alien priory of Cluniuc Monks founded by Aylwin Child, anno 1082 ...
Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins.
Plate from: Londina illustrata : graphic and historic memorials of monasteries, churches, chapels, schools ... London: R. Wilkinson, 1819-25.
Summary
"View of Bermondsey Abbey, taken from the steeple of the church of St Mary Magdalen; the graveyard of the church in the foreground, the manor house and related buildings next to graveyard with gardens behind and to the left; fields surrounding and in the distance"--British Museum online catalogue.
Variant and related titles
General view of the remains of Bermondsey Abbey, Surrey
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 19, 2012
Genre/Form
Bird's eye views - England - Surrey.
Book illustrations.
Etchings - England - London - 1820.
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