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Barges and other boats at the City Basin (now City Road Basin, Islington), London, 1822
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Barges and other boats at the City Basin (now City Road Basin, Islington), London, 1822
6339965 Barges and other boats at the City Basin (now City Road Basin, Islington), London, 1822 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Barges and other boats at the City Basin (now City Road Basin, Islington), London, 1822. Over the bridge is a sign for Pickford, a major freight carrier by canal. Regents Canal was finished by engineer James Morgan for architect John Nash and linked the Grand Junction Canal with the River Thames at Limehouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, etc. Strand, London, 1823.); © Florilegius
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Barges Canal Engineer Georgian Era Islington John Nash Manufactures Regency Era Regents Canal Repository Of Arts Rudolph Ackermann Sign Strand Tow Path Grand Junction Canal Pickford
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This print transports us back to the bustling City Basin, now known as City Road Basin, in Islington, London in 1822. The British School's meticulous attention to detail allows us to witness a vibrant scene filled with barges and other boats gracefully gliding along the canal waters. As our gaze wanders across the image, we notice a prominent bridge adorned with a sign for Pickford, an esteemed freight carrier by canal during that era. This serves as a reminder of the vital role canals played in transporting goods throughout the city. The Regents Canal, expertly engineered by James Morgan under architect John Nash's guidance, connected the Grand Junction Canal with Limehouse on the River Thames. Its completion revolutionized transportation and trade routes within London. Handcoloured copperplate engraving techniques bring this historical moment to life before our eyes. Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts showcases not only its artistic prowess but also its commitment to documenting various aspects of society including travel, landscape, architecture and transportation during both Regency and Georgian eras. This remarkable print captures not just an architectural marvel or a fleet of vessels; it encapsulates an entire era defined by innovation and progress. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come while appreciating the rich history that has shaped modern-day London.
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