East view from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Size:M: 75 x 50cm The New River scheme was

The New River scheme was one of Britain's first attempts since the Romans to increase London's water supply

that he has solved his problems

'Pot and Kettle'

Cranes are used to winch the goods up and down

had spoken against Disraeli to excellent effect

East view from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Size:M: 75 x 50cm The New River scheme wasLandscape showing the eastern prospect from the old Royal Observatory building (now known as Flamsteed House) at Greenwich. The scene is rural and the locations of Charleton, Shooter's Hill and Eltham are noted on the horizon. Various figures are visible including a stag. Cultivated avenues of trees and terraced steps mark the approach to the observatory. What appears to be a dovecot can be seen lower right.. Plate 6 from Ichnographia speculae Regiae