Chiswick from the River: 1676-1680 Size:Small 500 tons of sand alongside

500 tons of sand alongside Tower Bridge

A group of caricatured people watches a scientific demonstration in an ornate neo-classical interior

which is dominated by the looming dome of St Paul's Cathedral is full of shoppers and tradespeople

This pen and watercolour drawing is one of several depictions of the Westminster Election by Robert Dighton in the Museum's collection

the estuary has long been a gateway for travellers

Chiswick from the River: 1676-1680 Size:Small 500 tons of sand alongsideChiswick from the River. Oil on canvas. This is the earliest known view of Chiswick and a London garden showing the grounds of Old Corney House. St Nicholas parish church is shown surrounded by 16th century houses and Chiswick Eyot with some larger Tudor houses on waterfront beyond. Chariot is on the left. Two fishermen drag nets. On river there is a fishing boat and a barge laden with merchandise. Another craft sails by and on the right a barge bears