Tag Archives: Parades & processions

The procession of the Lord Mayor of London

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“Stylised representation of the Lord Mayor’s procession, framing a blank space in the centre of the sheet; two rows of figures at the top, 7 groups one above the other to either side, and the City Counsel on foot, the Aldermen and Lord Mayor on horseback forming the bottom of the frame.”–British Museum online catalogue.

  • Printmaker: Cole, James, 1715-1774, printmaker.
  • Title: The procession of the Lord Mayor of London, 29th of October [graphic].
  • Publication: [London] : Published according to act of Parliament Novemr. the 4th, 1742, and sold by James Cole engraver in Great Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, [4 November 1742]

Catalog Record 

File 66 742 C689++

Acquired November 2017

The funeral procession of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

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A panoramic view of the procession at head and foot, each group numbered with corresponding index at foot. Further vignettes of the ‘Procession from Leicester House’ and ‘Laying in State’ to left and right.

  • Title: The funeral procession of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales [graphic].
  • Publication: London : Published by T. Doverson, copper plate printer in Green Arbour Court near Little Old Bailey, according to act of Parliament, May 6th, 1751.

Catalog Record 

751.05.06.01+

Acquired October 2017

A correct view of the funeral procession of Her Late Most Gracious Majesty

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A depiction of Caroline of Brunswick’s funeral procession, which captures the public mood of Caroline having been both poorly treated and sent to an early grave. Groups of men are shown carrying large banners stating ‘The Power of Public Opinion’ and ‘Friends of Humanity’.

  • Printmaker: Pollard, James, 1792-1867, printmaker.
  • Title: A correct view of the funeral procession of Her Late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Caroline when passing through the city of London on the 14th of Augst. 1821 [graphic] / drawn & engraved by Pollard.
  • Publication: [London] : Pub. by Dean & Munday, Threadneedle Street, Augt. 24, 1821.

Catalog Record 

821.08.24.01++

Acquired October 2017