Illustration of the Famous Westminster Abbey, London, England, 1800

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Antique print titled 'An ancient View of St. James's (\.)'. Old print of Westminster, the old Westminster Abbey in the … Read more Antique print titled 'An ancient View of St. James's (\.)'. Old print of Westminster, the old Westminster Abbey in the centre, with St James's Palace on the right. Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and a burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have occurred in Westminster Abbey. Sixteen royal weddings have occurred at the Abbey since 1100. Artists and Engravers: Published by A. Hogg. Condition: Good. General age-related toning, some defects. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1800 Overall size: 38.4 x 24.6 cm. Image size: 33 x 20 cm. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. See less