The Chinese Bridge

An Historical Memento, representing the different Author: Orme, Edward / Illustrator: Clark, J.H; Dubourg, M Edward Orme: London, 1814 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 808.m.7, opposite 61 The Chinese Bridge illuminated, on the night of the celebration of the peace, 1814'. In St. James Park. The Pagoda which was illuminated with gas lights, caught fire on the last day of the festival, and collapsed into the lake, killing two men and some swans. Image taken from An Historical Memento, representing the different scenes of public rejoicing, which took place the first of August, in St. James's and Hyde Parks, London, in celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814, and of the centenary of the accession of the illustrious House of Brunswick, etc. (Edited by Edward Orme.) [With coloured plates.] Originally published/produced in Edward Orme: London, 1814.