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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ALFRED ROSLING (1802-92)

Southwark Bridge, London

1854

Albumen print | 15.4 x 19.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906196

Photograph of the old Southwark bridge spanning the River Thames. The bridge consists of three arches cast in iron. A large number of buildings are visible in the background. The new bridge was opened in 1921.

  • Creator(s)

    Alfred Rosling (1802-92) (photographer)

  • 15.4 x 19.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Bridges
            • Arched Bridges
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • Southwark [London]
                  • Southwark Bridge [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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