Prior Park, the Seat of Ralph Allen Esqr. near Bath (1750) 1752

Image Reference: 41721

Artist/Photographer: Walker, Antony; Bowles, John

Image Date: 1752

Measurements: 27.5 x 43.7 cm

Medium: print

Collection: Scrapbooks

Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 3, p.32

Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Drawn in 1750 and published on 12th December 1752 this celebrated image is believed to be the first depiction of a railway in Great Britain.
Drawn from Mr. Allen's Road. Ant. Walker Sculpt. Printed for R. Wilkinson, No. 58, Cornhill, London. See Image Refs. 10551, 11516, 15724, 15725, 20712 and 45446.

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Prior Park, the Seat of Ralph Allen Esqr. near Bath (1750) 1752

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