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In the Court Yard at St James' Palace #London - by Scharf, July 1831
Scharf informs us that Regency period military bands often incorporated bandsmen from the Indian sub-continent, in this portrait from #London (1828)
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A trio of sketches of military uniforms as observed at Woolwich Barracks #London by George Scharf (1825)
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A trio of sketches of military uniforms as observed at Woolwich Barracks #London by George Scharf (1825)
A young lady enjoying a pleasant dream, whilst on a break from the rigours of reading in front of a blazing fire in her #London home, October 26th 1787
However, by October 1807 #London fashion seems to have followed the French trends - which is both surprising and impressive given that the two nations were at war and therefore culturally segregated
Sorry boss, but we don't do takeaways.
Typical landlord and tenant conflict as a freeholder demanding unfettered possession of his dilapidated property, is rebuffed by his canny Chinese occupant who refers to his 21-year lease and demands compensation. #London September 18th 1831
Oh for the excitement of the #London season in the spring of 1830, when the Gallopade (a violent type of jig) was literally knocking them bandy in all the elite ballrooms
View of Cumberland Gate, from within Hyde Park, looking out towards the buildings and streets beyond, a small lodge to the right of the gate. #London c.1820
Of course, if you're more of an outdoor gal, and like to promenade around Hyde Park after breakfast, you may need this lovely Morning ensemble, also from #London, August 1810