Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > Science Museum
Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820, (c1878). German chemist Friedrich Accum (1769-1838) lecturing at the Surrey Institution in Southwark, south London. The building, dating from 1787, was used for various different purposes. It initially housed the collection of the Leverian Museum, and the Rotunda radicals met there in the early 1830s. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places. The Southern Suburbs, Volume VI, by Edward Walford. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, c1878]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 18098244
© The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
Audience Balconies Balcony Blackfriars Road Cassell Company Ltd Chemist Chemistry Edward Edward Walford Friedrich Galpin Co Galpin Company Lecture Old And New London Petter Publisher Southwark Surrey Chapel Walford Cassell
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Country
> England
> Architecture
> Country
> Germany
> Arts
> Minimalist artwork
> Monochrome artwork
> Fine art
> Arts
> Minimalist artwork
> Monochrome artwork
> Monochrome paintings
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Southwark
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> British Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> New London Architecture
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Science Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sights
> British Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Surrey
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1820, capturing a significant moment in history. The image showcases the interior of the Rotunda on Blackfriars Road, an iconic building that served various purposes throughout its existence. In this particular scene, we witness German chemist Friedrich Accum (1769-1838) delivering a lecture at the Surrey Institution in Southwark, south London. The Rotunda itself dates back to 1787 and initially housed the Leverian Museum's collection. However, it also became a meeting place for radicals during the early 1830s. This photograph offers a glimpse into one such gathering where Accum engages with his audience. The architectural features of this grand venue are strikingly captured in monochrome detail - from the intricately designed balconies overlooking the avenue to the impressive layout of this historic space. It is evident that this location played an essential role in fostering intellectual exchange and scientific exploration during its time. Preserved through time, this image comes from Edward Walford's publication "Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People And Its Places". Through this snapshot frozen in time, we can appreciate both the beauty of architecture and science's profound impact on society during Britain's nineteenth century.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
