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South Bank Collection (#7)

The South Bank of London is a vibrant and iconic area that offers breathtaking views and a rich history

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: View of London and the Thames from South Bank, 17th century (1886). Artist: William Griggs

View of London and the Thames from South Bank, 17th century (1886). Artist: William Griggs
View of London and the Thames from South Bank, 17th century (1886). Buildings identified include Winchester House, the old St Pauls Cathedral, the Guildhall and several churches

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Christmas Market in Jubilee Gardens, with The London Eye at night, South Bank, London

Christmas Market in Jubilee Gardens, with The London Eye at night, South Bank, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: England, London, Hays Galleria

England, London, Hays Galleria. Hays Galleria, a popular riverside shopping & tourist attraction near the Jubilee Walk situated on the south bank of the River Thames

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: England, Greater London, London South Bank / River Thames

England, Greater London, London South Bank / River Thames. Looking across the River Thames from the South Bank to the Golden Jubilee Bridge

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: England, Greater London, London Borough of Lambeth

England, Greater London, London Borough of Lambeth. The London Eye (also known as the Millennium Wheel), the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe located on the south bank of the River Thames

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: London Eye (Millennium Wheel) and former County Hall, South Bank, London, England

London Eye (Millennium Wheel) and former County Hall, South Bank, London, England

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: London Eye, London, England, UK

London Eye, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Millennium Wheel

Millennium Wheel, South Bank, London, England

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Millennium Wheel

Millennium Wheel, South Bank, London, England

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: England, London

England, London. City Hall designed by architect Norman Foster

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Modern architecture mixes with old along the South Bank of the Thames near Tate

Modern architecture mixes with old along the South Bank of the Thames near Tate

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: View looking up at Millennium Wheel from Embankment

View looking up at Millennium Wheel from Embankment, London

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The Hayward art gallery, London, 2010

The Hayward art gallery, London, 2010. The Hayward is part of the South Bank Centre. The building, an example of Brutalist architecture, opened in 1968

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Fountain, courtyard of the Shell Centre, London

Fountain, courtyard of the Shell Centre, London. The British headquarters of the Royal Dutch Shell oil company, the Shell Centre was built in 1961 on part of what had been the site of the Festival of

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: South Bank Lion, London

South Bank Lion, London

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Come to the Fair, 1951

Come to the Fair, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The way to go round The Dome, 1951

The way to go round The Dome, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The South Bank Site, 1951

The South Bank Site, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Westminster Bridge and St Thomass Hospital, London, 1887

Westminster Bridge and St Thomass Hospital, London, 1887. Designed by Thomas Page, Westminster Bridge was completed in 1862. St Thomass Hospital was originally founded in 1109

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Lambeth Palace, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham

Lambeth Palace, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Lambeth Palace, London, 1817. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Perspective view of the Arch Bishops palace, with St Marys Church, Lambeth

Perspective view of the Arch Bishops palace, with St Marys Church, Lambeth. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Westminster Bridge and Big Ben from the terrace of St Thomass Hospital, 1926-1927

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben from the terrace of St Thomass Hospital, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Lambeth Palace, London, 1900

Lambeth Palace, London, 1900. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Lambeth Palace, London, 20th century

Lambeth Palace, London, 20th century. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: General view of London, 1666, (1909)

General view of London, 1666, (1909). Pre-Great Fire view of the City of London and the River Thames, from a plan of the year 1666

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Southwark Bridge from Bank Side, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Southwark Bridge from Bank Side, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Southwark Bridge from Bank Side, London, 1817. John Rennies (1761-1821) cast iron bridge over the Thames at Southwark, viewed from the South Bank looking towards St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Bill Frisell, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Bill Frisell, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Bill Frisell, london Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Andy Sheppard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Sheppard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Sheppard, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Nguyen Le, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Nguyen Le, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Nguyen Le, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Andy Shepard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Shepard, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Shepard, London Jazz Festival, 2008

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Konrad Wiszniewski, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Konrad Wiszniewski, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Konrad Wiszniewski with Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Tommy Smith, London Jazz Festival, 2006

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: view Lambeth Palace river Whitehall Stairs 1625-77

view Lambeth Palace river Whitehall Stairs 1625-77
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Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Millbank 1861 Etching drypoint fifth state five

Millbank 1861 Etching drypoint fifth state five
Artokoloro

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: A close up shot of the glass capsule on the London Eye as it passes Parliment and Big Ben

A close up shot of the glass capsule on the London Eye as it passes Parliment and Big Ben
A Close-Up shot of the glass capsule on the London Eye as it passes Parliament and Big Ben. It has no people in it. The Thames River and a bridge with cars, London buses, people is far below

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The South Bank of London showing the London Eye and County Hall along the Thames

The South Bank of London showing the London Eye and County Hall along the Thames River with many people, in the distance, enjoying the beautiful day and blue sky

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: St. Thomass Hospital in the nineteenth century, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen

St. Thomass Hospital in the nineteenth century, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen
KW330061 St. Thomass Hospital in the nineteenth century, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev. Richard Lovett, published 1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Lambeth Palace from the Thames, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev

Lambeth Palace from the Thames, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev
KW330052 Lambeth Palace from the Thames, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev. Richard Lovett, published 1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: A View of London from St. Pauls to the Custom House, 1837 (w / c on paper)

A View of London from St. Pauls to the Custom House, 1837 (w / c on paper)
XCF307324 A View of London from St. Pauls to the Custom House, 1837 (w/c on paper) by Yates, Gideon (fl.1825-37); Private Collection; (add.info.: companion picture to 306870; ); English

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: View of Millbank (w / c on paper)

View of Millbank (w / c on paper)
XCF282059 View of Millbank (w/c on paper) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: now the site of the Tate Modern; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268071 The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Bear Garden, 1647 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Bear Garden, 1647 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268065 Bear Garden, 1647 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; Bohemian, out of copyright

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The Globe Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in the reign of James I (1566-1625) 1672

The Globe Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in the reign of James I (1566-1625) 1672
XJF268064 The Globe Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in the reign of James I (1566-1625) 1672 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: 2604326; out of copyright

2604326; out of copyright

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: 2604324; out of copyright

2604324; out of copyright

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre, from the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, engraved by E

The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre, from the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, engraved by E
KW259872 The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre, from the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, engraved by E.J. Roberts, 1825 (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: South Bank from Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

South Bank from Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Bank Collection: Old-Fashioned Street Lamp With Houses Of Parliament Illuminated In The Background, London, England

Old-Fashioned Street Lamp With Houses Of Parliament Illuminated In The Background, London, England



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The South Bank of London is a vibrant and iconic area that offers breathtaking views and a rich history. From the panoramic engraving of London in 1616 to the mesmerizing lights of the London Eye, this riverside location has witnessed countless moments that have shaped the city. In 1989, jazz legend Jack DeJohnette graced the stage at Queen Elizabeth Hall, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural scene. The creator Brian Foskett captured this momentous occasion, showcasing how art and music thrive on the South Bank. St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall against the backdrop of South Bank, its majestic presence visible from afar. This architectural marvel has become synonymous with London's skyline and serves as a reminder of centuries-old craftsmanship. As we delve into history through engravings like Howland Great Dock near Deptford in c. 1715-20, we can imagine bustling trade routes along the riverbank. These images transport us back in time to when commerce thrived on these shores. The Golden Jubilee Bridges connect both sides while providing stunning views of landmarks such as Royal Festival Hall and Southbank Centre. These structures symbolize unity and serve as gateways to unforgettable experiences for locals and tourists alike. South Bank is not complete without mentioning one of its most recognizable attractions - The London Eye. This towering Ferris wheel dominates the skyline with its illuminated moving colored lights, offering visitors an unparalleled perspective over England's capital city. Walking along South Bank reveals charming street lamps guiding your way amidst a picturesque cityscape dominated by St. Paul's Cathedral once again, and is here where modernity meets tradition; where old-world charm intertwines seamlessly with contemporary architecture. Aerial images showcase Battersea Power Station standing proudly on the south bank of River Thames—a testament to industrial heritage now awaiting transformation into something new—an exciting chapter yet to be written for this historic site.