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The Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, London

An early 19th century rendering of the Whittington Stone which stands at the foot of Highgate Hill, London marking the spot where Dick Whittington, returning to his home from the city of London after losing faith as a scullion in a scullery, heard Bow Bells ringing from over 4 miles away, prophesying his good fortune

Picture No
13140363
Media ID
45372789
Size
3950px x 5315px (7.6MB)
Credit
Mary Evans/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Source
From Old and New London by Walter Thornbury
Date
early 19th century

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Bells Heard Highgate Losing Marking Prophesying Rendering Returning Ringing Scullery Whittington


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