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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

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'Lambeth Palace'

1853

Salted paper print | 17.1 x 22.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906075

Photograph of Lambeth Palace situated on the south bank of the River Thames, London. In the foreground is the shoreline of the Thames and wooden steps leading down onto a jetty.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 17.1 x 22.2 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • Lambeth [London]
                  • Lambeth Palace [London]
        • Rivers of northern Europe
          • Rivers of southern England and south Wales
            • River Thames
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Rivers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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