A View of the Mall in St James's Park
Item
Title
A View of the Mall in St James's Park
Description
The Mall in London, which runs along the side of Saint James Park, was originally a playing field for King Charles II of England and his courtiers. They played pall-mall, a game similar to croquet. By the mid-1700s, it had become a tree-lined avenue where fashionable Londoners went to walk and socialize. This Mall, and others like it, helped inspire the design and name of the National Mall.
Creator
Thomas Bowles III (engraver)
Source
The British Museum. View original
Date
1753
Coverage
Pre-1800s
Extent
17.4 x 27.3 centimeters
topic
design & monuments