Henry Taunt Collection (1860-1922) Gallery

Hammersmith Bridge CC73_00254

HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE, Barnes, Greater London. This decorative suspension bridge is seen here from the riverbank. It was built in 1887, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the distinguished civil engineer who was also responsible for London's sewage system as well as a number of other bridges. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1895

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Thames pleasure craft CC73_00991

Cleeve Lock, Goring, Oxfordshire. A group of people enjoying a pleasure ride on the steam-powered boat The Fashion, circa 1900. The party is waiting in the lock, with the lock keepers cottage in the background. By this time lock receipts for pleasure boats had become a major source of income for the river authorities

Windsor Castle CC41_00056

WINDSOR CASTLE, Berkshire. View from the junction of High Street and Peascod Street looking along Castle Hill with the statue of Queen Victoria in the foreground. A large group of soldiers in bearskins has congregated in front of the gates, watched by a group of onlookers. Photographed in 1888 by Henry Taunt

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