Duke Street, Reading, looking north from the High Bridge, c. 1820. On the west side, there is something looking like a sentry-box at the end of the parapet, and then the Lower Ship Inn is named (later Nos. 20 and 22). Buildings in High Street are visible. On the east side is a sign advertising Blandy and Palmer, ironmongers, timber and coal merchants, and a laden wagon drawn by three horses leaves Highbridge Wharf. 1820-1829 : print entitled "Duke Street from the bridge, " from "Views of Reading" by W. H. Timms. Black and white version at Dynix 1210158. Postcard version at Dynix 1210159
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coloured print ; 13x19cm.
Language:
English
Subject:
Duke Street -- Reading -- IllustrationsBridges -- Reading -- IllustrationsPubs and inns -- Reading -- IllustrationsIronmongers -- Reading -- IllustrationsTimber merchants -- Reading -- IllustrationsCoal merchants -- Reading -- IllustrationsHorse-drawn carts and wagons -- Reading -- IllustrationsSU717733Street scenes and landscapes -- Reading -- Illustrations
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2719413
