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The Busby Library by G.R. Sarjent

Watercolour painting of the Busby Library. Pencil and watercolour on paper, resembles the Busby Library today, except that the ceiling and presses are now replicas of these, and the presses lack the metal bars; a scholar stands in the middle of the room and another sits in the corner, Busby's chair is in the middle of the room; desks line the walls. Glazed with glass Previously referenced as P0001/72

Sarjent, George Reid, c.1788-1855

The Abbey from Tothill Street by James Millar

Distant view of the Abbey from Tothill Street; in the background right centre can be seen Hawksmoor's West Towers of the Abbey, in front of them lies the end of Tothill Street; on the north side of the street we see a 17th century shop and an 18th century shop with three bays and a four storey building of 18th century shops of eight bays; on the south side we can see a butcher's shop and a three bayed 18th century building with dormer windows; there are numerous frequenting chambermaids looking out of the top windows; shoppers and travellers stand in the street while a cart makes deliveries to the butcher.

Millar, James, c.1715-1792

Little Dean's Yard

Little Dean's Yard, facing East; on the right can be seen the Burlington Dormitory; just to the left is the archway up School; two scholars stand in the middle of the Yard, while another reclines near the arch; a man with a wheelbarrow stands near the entrance to Turle's House.

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