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A Plan of Part of the Ancient City of Westminster

from College Street to Whitehall, and from the Thames to St. James's Park, in which are laid down all the New Streets that have been built & other alterations made since the Building of Westminster Bridge.

FOURDRINIER, C[harles]
[London],
Published according to act of Parliament by C. Fourdrinier & Co. at Charing Cross,
Jan. 1761.
Separately issued engraved plan, key to old and new buildings, a few nicks and tears skilfully repaired.
550 by 770mm (21.75 by 30.25 inches).
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The plan shows Whitehall undergoing a significant amount of change, with new buildings marked in dark grey and old in light grey. Much of Parliament Street, Great George Street, and Abingdon Street is new. Along Whitehall, Downing Street is clearly marked with the new Treasury building facing on to Horse Guards Parade. Next to the Treasury is a building marked 'Sir Matthew Featherstones'. Now known as Dover House and home to the Scotland Office, it was originally designed b...

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