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Bishop's Bridge, Norwich

Accession Number NWHCM : 1957.356.95

Description

Drawing, 'Bishop's Bridge Norwich' by Thomas Lound (after W. Birch and J. Farington) (1802-1861), pencil and monochrome on paper, undated; 10.6 cm x 15.5 cm; inscription in Miss F.C. Thirkettle's handwriting on reverse numbered '54 / Bishop Bridge / City 1393 / at west end and extending over the / first arch stood till 1791 a / gate tower of which only the bases / of its round turrets survive / Tower provided J. Nickand Sp.../ before dissolution a hermit - nominated of / the Prior dwelt in the hermits' house / which adjoined the gate / 1549 ......'

Artist Lound, Thomas
Measurements 10.6 cm
Department Fine Art : Norwich Castle Museum
Inscription 54 / Bishop Bridge / City 1393 / at west end and extending over the / first arch stood till 1791 a / gate tower of which only the bases / of its round turrets survive / Tower provided J. Nickand Sp.../ before dissolution a hermit - nominated of / the Prior dwelt in the hermits' house / which adjoined the gate / 1549 ......
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