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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

College Hall by G.R. Sarjent

Watercolour of College Hall, looking towards the north wall behind the high table, where the painted coats of arms are visible; tables and benches are arranged around the outside of the room; several scholars wearing gowns and mortars boards and two ladies wearing bonnets are present.

Sarjent, George Reid, c.1788-1855

The Abbey Cloister

A view of the East Cloister of the Abbey, looking North towards the Dark Cloister; two men in clerical robes are talking in the middle ground; a couple in the background walk arm-in-arm towards the entrance to the Dark Cloister, tools and an apron are lying on the right of the foreground.

Dean's Yard looking east by Paul Sandby

Framed pencil drawing of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard from the South West. Label on reverse of the original mount at purchase stated: "Paul Sandby - 1725-1809 Westminster abbey and Dean's Yard from the South West. Pencil. Pencil 'F' mark Ex. Coll. Admiral Sir James Hawkins-Whilshed 1762-1849 Purchased: Sotheby's 14/4/1994."

Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809

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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