A Perspective View of Prior Park, the Seat of Ralph Allen Esqr. near Bath (1750) 1754

Image Reference: 12033

Artist/Photographer: Morellon de la Cave, François; Hinton, J.

Image Date: 1754

Measurements: 21 x 30 cm

Medium: print

Collection: Loose prints

Library Reference: Box A E11

Images of Bath ref.: 386i

Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: This celebrated image is believed to be the first depiction of a railway in Great Britain, originally drawn in 1750. Fairly worn copy.
Published in the Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure, May 1754, Vol. XIV, No. XCVII, preceding p.193. Engraved for the Universal Magazine for J. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street. F. Morellon le Cave Sculp. Tinted. See Image Refs. 12034, 15723, 41714 and 45445.

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