_Lent by Mr. J. P. Heseltine._ PLATE VIII. 12 OLD WESTMINSTER BRIDGE. Wash and pen drawing. 19 by 11½ in. This view appears to be taken from the Westminster side. According to Labelye’s “Description,” published in 1751, the bridge was almost finished in the spring of 1747, but soon afterwards a pier settled badly. The two adjoining arches were thus wrecked and had to be supported by wooden framework, the spandrels, balustrades, etc., being removed. The effects of this accident are here shown; they delayed the opening for years. By CANALETTO, 1747 (1697-1768). _Lent by H.M. the King._ 13 LAMBETH PALACE GATE-HOUSE, AND PARISH CHURCH. Watercolour. 7¼ by 5¼ in. The Palace cannot be seen; in the distance is Westminster Bridge. The Gate-house, of red brick, with stone archway and quoins, was built in the time of Archbishop Morton who died in 1500. The fifteenth-century church of St. Mary, Lambeth, after being often altered and repaired, was almost entirely rebuilt in 1850-52. John Varley, born in 1778, exhibited at the Royal Academy and in 1804 became a foundation member of the Old Watercolour Society. Many of his earlier subjects are taken from the banks of the Thames. By J. VARLEY (1778-1842). _Lent by Mr. J. P. Heseltine._ PLATE IX. 14 PIAZZA, COVENT GARDEN. Watercolour. 12 by 10¾ in. A piece of the Piazza designed by Inigo Jones is here shown. The letters “PS” are stamped on the lower left-hand corner of the drawing, a proof that it was in the collection of Paul Sandby, but according to the pencil note beneath it was by Thomas Sandby. Each brother drew subjects of this character. They were accomplished artists, and foundation members of the Royal Academy. Thomas was the first R.A. Professor of Architecture. Paul is believed to have been the first in this country who practised the art of aquatint. By T. SANDBY, R.A. (1721-1798). _Lent by H.M. the King._ 15 CHURCH OF ST. DUNSTAN-IN-THE-EAST DURING RECONSTRUCTION. Pen and wash drawing. 16½ by 17½ in. After the Great Fire Wren rebuilt the church in his usual style excepting the tower, which is a bold attempt at Gothic with a spire on four flying buttresses. In 1817, the body of the church having become dilapidated, it was resolved to take it down and rebuild it to match the tower. The first stone of the new structure was laid on 26 November of that year. If the date under this drawing be correct, the work must have proceeded slowly. The roof is off, but Wren’s renaissance arches still remain. Date 1819. _Lent by Sir E. Coates._ PLATE X. 16 OLD SOMERSET HOUSE AND GARDEN. Watercolour. 29½ by 20¼ in.