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Streets of London – Bank of England circa 1809

“The annexed engraving exhibits a view of that part of the Bank of England which faces Lothbury, and it affords a good idea of the great extent of the building appropriated to this national establishment. It forms a portion of the considerable additions, that have lately been made to this edifice, and that have only…

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Streets of London – Somerset House, Strand circa 1810

“The magnificent modern edifice known by the name of Somerset-House, or Somerset-Place, occupies the site of a palace erected by the Duke of Somerset, the protector, in the time of Edward VI. […] In 1775 the whole of this structure was demolished by act of parliament, and was succeeded by the present superb edifice, erected…

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Streets of London – Pall Mall circa 1810-1820

“At the junction of Pall-Mall and Haymarket, the south-east facades of this splendid building are so conspicuous as to claim particular notice from the public. The view is taken from a spot lately a part of Cockspur-street, but which may now perhaps claim the high designation of Pall-Mall East. The building, properly the theater, is…

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