An alternative proposal to Nash's Regent Street

BACON, J.

Reduction of the Plan of the New Street proposed from Charing Cross To the Crown Estate, in Mary-le-bone Park. with the late M.r Ja.s Wyatts Suggestions inserted thereon.
London, c.1809. Original colour. Sheet 220 x 365mm, watermarked 1809.

Engraving extending over printed border to edge of sheet as issued.

A rival to John Nash's plan for a new street linking Carlton House, the palace of the Prince Regent (later George IV) to his new estate in Regent's Park, proposed by architect James Wyatt (1746-1813). Instead of the sweep of the Quadrant, Wyatt's plan took a strait route through Golden Square to Great Portland Street.
Also shown are proposals for work around Pall Mall, Jermyn Street and what was to become Trafalgar Square.


Stock ID : 21671