York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River by Moonlight 1845-1860 womens history month Record racing was one thrill

Record racing was one thrill at the Ace Café

This remarkable panorama of London was discovered lining a barrel of pistols in Rhinebeck

The congested facilities were described at the time as 'altogether inadequate to the necessities of the trade'

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York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River by Moonlight 1845-1860 womens history month Record racing was one thrillMoonlight view of the Strand waterfront looking N. E. In the distance: Somerset House, Waterloo Bridge, St. Brides spire & St. Pauls Cathedral. In the foreground: York Water Gate with Adelphi Wharves & Royal Terrace beyond. A pair of mudlarks work on the foreshore and a number of barges and rowing boats can be seen on the river.