Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London Size:S: 36 x 28cm c1868-1918

c1868-1918

Proposed view of the River Thames

with frame

Constable Milne takes down the particulars of an abandoned vehicle

St Paul's Cathedral can be seen on the other side of the river

Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London Size:S: 36 x 28cm c1868-1918'Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London.', 1858. '(A design for a Fresco in the New Houses of Parliament.)' Father Thames introduces his children, Diptheria, Scrofula and Cholera to the lady on the left who represents the City of London. In the background, to the left, can be seen the murky outline of St. Paul's. The architect, George Godwin, in his work Town Swamps and Social Bridges had described how a man living by the