1. Historical Title-page, displaying a rich Gothic edifice,
surrounded by the Effigies, Armorial Ensigns, &c. of the most
eminent persons connected with the history of London Bridge. The
two upper figures represent Richard, Archbishop of Canterbury,
and Cardinal Hugo di Petraleone, who subscribed so liberally
to its original foundation, (see page 61,) and the two lower
ones, Kings John and Edward I., commemorative of the Bridge
having been finished in the reign of the former, and of the
several grants made to it by the latter. In the upper centre
is suspended a banner, with the present Royal Arms of England,
alluding to the foundation of the New London Bridge in the reign
of George IV.; and beneath it, a representation in tapestry, of
the triumphal entry of Henry V. across the ancient Bridge, in
1415, after the victory of Agincourt, described on pages 220-229:
at the sides of which are groups of banners, &c., commemorative
of some of the principal persons engaged in the battle. Below,
are the Armorial Ensigns of King Henry II., the Priory of St.
Mary Overies, the ancient device of Southwark, and the Monograms
of Peter of Colechurch, and Isenbert of Xainctes; the benefactors
and Architects of the First Stone Bridge at London. Beneath these
is a monumental effigy of Peter of Colechurch; under which appear
the ancient and modern Arms of the City of London, see page 177;
those of Robert Serle, Mercer, and Custos of London in 1214,
the principal citizen to whom the finishing of the Bridge was
entrusted, see page 73; those of Henry Walleis, Lord Mayor in
1282, and an eminent benefactor to London Bridge, see pages 131,
132; and in the centre, the shield of John Garratt, Esq., Alderman
of the Ward of Bridge-Within, and Lord Mayor in 1824-25, who laid
the First Stone of the New Edifice: see pages 635-660.--Designed
and Drawn by W. Harvey, from ancient Historical authorities.
Engraven by G. W. Bonner.
2. Antique Rosette Device on the Title-page, containing the
Armorial Ensigns of England, the City of London, the Borough of
Southwark, and the Priory of St. Mary Overies. Engraven by the
late W. Hughes.
3. Dedication Head-piece: An Ornamental Group, consisting of
the Armorial Ensigns, &c. of the City of London, the Company of
Goldsmiths, and the Right Worshipful John Garratt. Engraven by A.
J. Mason.
4. Page 1. Head-piece: Exterior view of the river-front of
Fishmongers’ Hall, with the Shades’ Tavern below it. Drawn and
Engraven by G. W. Bonner.
5. Initial Letter: View down Fish-Street-Hill, comprising the
Monument, St. Magnus’ Church, and the Northern entrance to London
Bridge. Engraven by G. W. Bonner.
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