Billingsgate 1859 81.635 The riches of Britain’s Empire

The riches of Britain’s Empire found its way into the country through the River Thames and into London

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Exterior view of the church on the right and groups of people walking on the street

with flags

and the characters became by-words and appeared on stage and on ranges of merchandise - fans

Billingsgate 1859 81.635 The riches of Britain’s EmpireBillingsgate. This aquatint shows Billingsgate market building on the left and the River Thames on the right with a group of moored ships. London Bridge and the tower of Southwark Cathedral is visible in the background.