Temple Bar in 1797

MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Temple Bar, City of London. West View of Temple Bar. Actually shows the Westminster side. This incarnation of Temple Bar (the gate between the Cities of London and Westminster) was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672. It was removed in 1878 in order to widen the road. A reconstruction using much of the original stonework can now be seen at Paternoster Square. Coloured engraving dated 1797. MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Temple Bar, City of London. West View of Temple Bar'. Actually shows the Westminster side. This incarnation of Temple Bar (the gate between the Cities of London and Westminster) was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672. It was removed in 1878 in order to widen the road. A reconstruction using much of the original stonework can now be seen at Paternoster Square. Coloured engraving dated 1797

1672 1797 Actually Beeton Constructed Incarnation Mayson Paternoster Removed Stonework Wren

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