London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century !9th century in which pedestrians could shelter

in which pedestrians could shelter in showery weather

Street scene with shoppers walking beneath pavement awnings and signs for 'Sanders & Sons

Illustration from Ackermann's 'The Microcosm of London'

tower and chimneys of York Buildings Waterworks Co

Barges are moored on the river

London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century !9th century in which pedestrians could shelterLondon Bridge from Custom House Quay. Watercolour. General view of Lower Thames Quay, with New London Bridge seen in the background. In the right foreground numerous fashionable groups, families and inviduals walk around the Quay as fishermen and other watermen work in dinghies, lighter boats and other rowing vessels. A number of masted ships are shown at anchor with their sails down. The water is calm and though thronging, the atmosphere is positive