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![DUBOURG, M[atthew] after ANDERSON, W[illiam] A View of the Strand Bridge, from the Design of John Rennie, Esqr. F.R.S. &c.&c.&c. Engineer to the Company.](https://crouchrarebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12384_1H.jpg?x57028)
A View of the Strand Bridge, from the Design of John Rennie, Esqr. F.R.S. &c.&c.&c. Engineer to the Company.
To Henry Swann Esqr. M.P. Chairman, the Committee of Directors, and the Company of Proprietors of the Strand Bridge, this View is with permission Dedicated by their most Obedient Humble Servant, William Anderson.
London,
Published by W. Anderson, Paddington Green,
Dec. 5, 1811.
Engraving and aquatint with original hand colour.
Image: 432 by 816mm (17 by 32.25 inches). Sheet: 495 by 845mm (19.5 by 33.25 inches).
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The Strand Bridge was the original name of the first Waterloo Bridge before it was renamed in honour of the Duke of Wellington's great victory. The Strand Bridge Company was formed by a group of investors who wanted to build a new toll bridge to take advantage of the growing number of people needing to cross the Thames. It was designed by John Rennie, the Scottish architect. It was renamed by Act of Parliament in 1816 in honour of the great victory won by the Duke of Wellin...
bibliography:
BL Maps K.Top.22.40.a.
