London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century !9th century takes a satirical view of

takes a satirical view of a traditional London May Day procession

near the dome with few visitors looking at its architecture

The fruit and vegetable market relocated in 1973

Illustration from Ackermann's 'The Microcosm of London'

Many stables existed close to the riverside

London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century !9th century takes a satirical view ofLondon Bridge from Custom House Quay. Watercolour. General view of Lower Thames Quay, with New London Bridge seen in the background. In the right foreground numerous fashionable groups, families and inviduals walk around the Quay as fishermen and other watermen work in dinghies, lighter boats and other rowing vessels. A number of masted ships are shown at anchor with their sails down. The water is calm and though thronging, the atmosphere is positive