Reigate (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone) June 1, 1790 Drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson One of a set of eight aquatints devoted to posting houses on the main road from London to Brighthelmstone (Brighton), together with attractions of the seaside resort, this print represents the White Hart Inn at Reigate, with an elegant carriage, horses and grooms waiting outside. Related text tells us that this is "the second Post Stage, 23 miles from in the Vale of Holmsdale, and beautifully surrounded by there is a handsome Church, a Charity School, and a Market
Reigate (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone) June 1, 1790 Drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson One of a set of eight aquatints devoted to posting houses on the main road from London to Brighthelmstone (Brighton), together with attractions of the seaside resort, this print represents the White Hart Inn at Reigate, with an elegant carriage, horses and grooms waiting outside. Related text tells us that this is "the second Post Stage, 23 miles from in the Vale of Holmsdale, and beautifully surrounded by there is a handsome Church, a Charity School, and a Market At the White-Hart the traveller is certain of meeting with every accomodation he can wish: good post-horses, an excellent larder, genuine wines, &c. which have rendered Mrs. Sully worthy the encouragement she meets Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, in his excursions to Brighthelmstone frequently dines here.". Reigate (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone). An Excursion to Brighthelmstone. Drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). June 1, 1790. Etching and aquatint. G. G. J. & J. Robinson (London). Prints
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