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Face of the great clock : 2 prints
Art print
- £8.40
Text on the tag: The face of the Great Clock was installed in the tower in April 1859 which initially malfunctioned as the cast-iron minute hands were too heavy. Once replaced by lighter copper hands, it successfully began keeping time on 31 May 1859.. Conservation acid-free board included Del...
Saint paul's cathedral (c.1754) : 2 prints
Art print
- £8.40
Text on the tag: Full name of Giovanni Antonio Canal, the notable Italian painter Canaletto worked in London from 1746 to 1756 painting many of London's sights, and many of his works were sold to King George III in 1762.. Conservation acid-free board included Delivered packed ready for retail ...
National gallery : 2 prints
Art print
- £8.40
Text on the tag: The Gallery was established in 1824 as a response to the increase of art purchases by the British government. Based first at the former townhouse of the late John Julius Angerstein, No.100 Pall Mall, the Gallery moved to it's current building in 1838.. Conservation acid-free b...
St Martin's in the fields : 2 prints
Art print
- £8.40
Text on the tag: The current church was built on the foundation stone laid in 1722 and took nearly four years to complete. King George I, was said to be so pleased with the result that he gave £100 to be shared amongst the construction workers and a further £1500 for the purchase of the organ.. ...
Big ben at night : 2 prints
Art print
- £8.40
Text on the tag: The first bell for the tower, originally meant to be called Royal Victoria, was first cast in 1856. With a grand ceremony, carried across Westminster Bridge in a carriage by 15 white horses, the bell cracked doing testing and was replaced in 1858.. Conservation acid-free board...