York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River by Moonlight 1845-1860 womens history month The section covers the area

The section covers the area between Northampton Street in the North West

and a crowd at the railings

With key numbers 83-90 and 1-40 and original description of the places shown in the panorama

The congested facilities were described at the time as 'altogether inadequate to the necessities of the trade'

York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River by Moonlight 1845-1860 womens history month The section covers the areaMoonlight view of the Strand waterfront looking N. E. In the distance: Somerset House, Waterloo Bridge, St. Brides spire & St. Pauls Cathedral. In the foreground: York Water Gate with Adelphi Wharves & Royal Terrace beyond. A pair of mudlarks work on the foreshore and a number of barges and rowing boats can be seen on the river.