London Bridge and the Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London, a building formerly used for the collection of customs duties. A custom house has been present in the area since the 14th century, and a building on its current site has been rebuilt on a number of occasions. In January 1715 a fire, which began in a nearby house, damaged the it beyond repair, and a new, larger structure was built to the designs of Thomas Ripley, "Master-Carpenter" to the board of Customs, the new building, however, had the same plan as Wren’s, and may have re-used its foundations.
London Bridge and the Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London, a building formerly used for the collection of customs duties. A custom house has been present in the area since the 14th century, and a building on its current site has been rebuilt on a number of occasions. In January 1715 a fire, which began in a nearby house, damaged the it beyond repair, and a new, larger structure was built to the designs of Thomas Ripley, "Master-Carpenter" to the board of Customs, the new building, however, had the same plan as Wren’s, and may have re-used its foundations, but was of three, rather than two storeys.
Size: 5307px × 3300px
Location: London Bridge and the Custom House, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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