View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:Standard: 6 x 4in View of Islington Green

View of Islington Green

Two women in elaborate costumes and large hats

In the centre group an elderly beau meets a lady dressed in masculine fashion

'Thunderer' was an 84 gun second rate ship of the line

View from the south of Holborn Viaduct

View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London Size:Standard: 6 x 4in View of Islington GreenView of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London, 1820. The Savoy Palace was built in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt, and was said to be the grandest mansion in England. In 1381 it was destroyed during the Peasants' Revolt, as the rebels held John of Gaunt responsible for the introduction of the poll tax that precipitated the revolt. Henry VII founded a hospital for the poor on the site,