London Bridge, 1872

Gustave Doré (1832-83)

1872

Source: London, p. 11

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Other images of London Bridge

• London Bridge, 1694 by Doré
• A Victorian or Edwardian postcard
• Reconstructions of Old London Bridge in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
• London Bridge, drawing by P. N. Boxer
• London Bridge in Modern Times, drawing by G. A. Symington
• Old London Bridge, drawing by G. A. Symington

“London Bridge stretches across the river. London Bridge and the Pont Neuf are the two historical bridges of the world: bridges charged with mystery, romance, and tragedy. It is curious to see the eager faces that crowd to the sides of a steamer from the ocean, when London Bridge is fairly outlined against the horizon, and the dome of St. Paul's rises behind. This is the view of London which is familiar to all civilised peoples. ‘Le Font de Londres!’ the Frenchman exclaims, carrying his vivacious eyes rapidly over its proportions. The laden barges are sweeping through the arches, dipping sails and masts as they go: the Express boats are shooting athwart the stream above bridge” (11).

Bibliography

Dickens, Charles. Dickens's Dictionary of London 1888. Moretonhampstead, Devon: Old House Books, 2001. [Information on this reprint of the guide to London written by the novelist's son.]

Jerrold, Blanchard, and Gustave Doré. London: A Pilgrimage. London: Grant & Co., 1872.

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