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Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876. 1. Proposed Site for the India and Colonial Museums; 2. Government Offices; 3. India Office; 4. Houses of Parliament; 5. East India Association; 6. Institution of Civil Engineers; 7. Association of Chambers of Commerce; 8. Colonial Office; 9. The Clubs; 10. Geological Museum; 11. Royal Institution; 12. London University; 13. Royal Academy and Learned Societies...14. National Gallery; 15. Society of Arts; 16. Somerset House; 17. The Temple; 18. Rolls and Record Office; 19. Patent Office; 20. Gray's Inn; 21. Lincoln's Inn; 22. Soane Museum; 23. New Courts of Justice; 24. General Post Office; 25. The Bank; 26. Royal Exchange; 27. British Museum; 28. Albert Hall; 29. Exhibition Buildings; 30. South Kensington Museum; 31. Charing Cross'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This black and white print, titled 'Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the planned layout of Bloomsbury and Camden in London during the Victorian era. The creator of this intricately detailed engraving remains unknown, but it was published in the prestigious 'Illustrated London News.' The map illustrates the proposed site for the India Museum, marked as number 1, situated in close proximity to several other significant public institutions. These include the Government Offices (number 2), India Office (number 3), Houses of Parliament (number 4), and various learned societies, museums, and academic institutions such as the Royal Institution (number 11), London University (number 12), and the Royal Academy (number 13). Notable structures like the British Museum (number 27), Albert Hall (number 28), and the South Kensington Museum (later known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, number 30) are also depicted. The print showcases the dense concentration of cultural, educational, and governmental institutions that made Bloomsbury and Camden a hub of intellectual and artistic activity during the 19th century. The map also highlights various offices, including the Colonial Office (number 8), the Patent Office (number 19), and the Rolls and Record Office (number 18). The presence of these institutions further underscores the importance of the British Empire during this period, with London serving as its administrative and cultural center. This print provides a unique perspective on the urban planning and development of London during the Victorian era, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the city and its role as a global cultural and intellectual center.
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