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Title
Islington Spa, New Tunbridge Wells [image]
Author
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Year of publication
1841
Dimensions
20.5 x 27 cm
Material
Watercolour
Notes
Signed and dated by artist. Copy of engraving by George Bickham Junior used on a songsheet c.1730 entitled 'Charms of Dishabile or the New Tunbridge Wells at Islington'. Mounted. Matthews' copy at 510743

Abstract

Victorian copy of an early Georgian scene at Islington Wells (New Tonbridge Wells), showing visitors to the pleasure gardens on the opposite side of the New River to Sadler's Wells

Keywords
WATER, BUILDINGS, PLEASURE GARDENS, GEORGIAN PERIOD
Geographical keyword
SPA GREEN [Open Space]
Persons keyword
Islington Spa [Pleasure Gardens], New River [Water supply]

Copy number	Shelfmark	Loan category	Site	Loan status
510713	G541 ISLINGTON SPA	Reference (not for loan)	ILHC	available