Richmond upon Thames Gallery

Ancient Palace of the Savoy, 1844. Creator: Gray

Ancient Palace of the Savoy, 1844. View of Savoy Palace on the River Thames in London. The founder of the Savoy was Peter de Savoy. This Peter, coming over to England on a visit to his niece, was created Earl of Savoy and Richmond...The date of 1245 is ascribed to the original erection'. The palace was the residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed during rioting in the Peasants Revolt of 1381. From a supplement to the From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

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Metal Sculpture to the RSPCA, Richmond

RSPA Fountain on Richmond Hill by the Star and Garter in Richmond, Richmond Upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom
The Collcutt Cattle Fountain is a fine example of Victorian metalwork and embossed golf leaf commemorative text.
In 1891 the Cattle Fountain Monument was commissioned to commemorate the work of the local branch of the RSPCA. It's purpose a decorative fountain and drinking trough for cattle & horses that had toiled to the top of Richmond Hill.
The monument included a drinking trough for dogs, at ground level

© Howard Pugh (Marais)

Hampton Court Bridge in 1875 CC73_00446

HAMPTON COURT BRIDGE, Richmond Upon Thames, London. Looking toward the third bridge over the Thames at the site, designed by E.T. Murray, built between 1864 and 1866. The fourth and present bridge was built in 1930 and designed by Edward Lutyens. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1875

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Boat, Bridge, River, Victorian