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Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane
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Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane
Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799. The street characters include the Welsh dwarf Jeremiah Davies, legless Samuel Horsey, King of the Beggars. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1812
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Beggars Chancery Cobbles Corner Davies Grotesque Jeremiah Lane Plaster Projecting Specimen Stories Topography Tudor Fleet Smith
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Tudor Houses on the Corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street (1789)" This print showcases a snapshot of London's rich history, featuring a row of Tudor houses located at the corner of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street. Dating back to the reign of Edward VI, these houses exhibit the distinctive grotesque bracketed fronts and projecting stories that were popular during that era. The intricate oak and plasterwork, adorned with gargoyles and other decorative elements, adds to the allure of these historic structures. The cobblestone street, lined with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, transports us back in time. Among the passersby, we find some of the most intriguing characters of the period. Jeremiah Davies, the Welsh dwarf, can be seen hobbling along the street, his small stature contrasting with the towering Tudor houses. Samuel Horsey, the legless "King of the Beggars," sits regally on his makeshift throne, soliciting alms from the well-heeled patrons passing by. This image is an external specimen from John Thomas Smith's Topography of London, published in 1812. Smith, a skilled copperplate engraver, meticulously captured the details of this scene, providing us with a precious record of London's Tudor architecture and the colorful characters that inhabited its streets. Unfortunately, these houses were demolished in 1799, leaving us to appreciate their beauty only through the pages of history and in this remarkable print.
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