View of the proposed Holborn Viaduct across Farringdon Street, City of London Size:M: 60 x 40cm Beneath this is a view

Beneath this is a view of those premises on the north side of Leadenhall Street which were destroyed by fire in 1765

There are crescent-shaped piazzas at either end

Lambeth on the south bank is visible due to the meander of the Thames

From the Ladies Gazette of Fashion

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View of the proposed Holborn Viaduct across Farringdon Street, City of London Size:M: 60 x 40cm Beneath this is a viewView of the proposed Holborn Viaduct across Farringdon Street, City of London, 1865. With figures and traffic, including a horse and cart belonging to W Edgcomb and Co, wholesale stationers. The viaduct was actually built between 1867 and 1869.