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British School, 19th century

Clerkenwell Prison after the Fenian bombing of 1867 dated 4 Dec 1867

19.0 x 23.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933558

Description

Ink sketch showing damage inflicted upon Clerkenwell Prison by the Fenian bombing. The Prison is shown background left, the damaged perimeter wall in the middle-ground, and bombed tenements to the right. Lettered, with key.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection British School, 19th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection People of Ireland
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

pen and ink, ink wash

Measurements

19.0 x 23.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
Islington [London]
Clerkenwell [Islington]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Ammunition
Bombs
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Prisons
History
Social history
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria & House of Windsor 1837-)
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria 1837-1901)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Other number(s)

RL 33558

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