Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge mb-height 3788 The Queen and Prince Consort

The Queen and Prince Consort on board the paddle steamer 'Trident'

and are in contrast to the very small waists that were achieved by wearing tight bodices

View also showing part of Billingsgate Market

Edgware Road

Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge mb-height 3788 The Queen and Prince ConsortOpening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Views of the opening of London Bridge in the presence of King William IV and Queen Adelaide. The upper view shows London Bridge decorated with flags and on both riverbanks crowds have gathered to watch the occasion; in the sky a hot air balloon passes overhead. On either side of the print are scenes depicting the movements of the King and Queen on the day.