Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Sir Hugh Myddelton, in an oval surround underneath which are surveying and mining tools, with a plan of the course of the New River. Line engraving by A. Walker, 1751, after C. Johnson, 1632.
Sir Hugh Myddelton, in an oval surround underneath which are surveying and mining tools, with a plan of the course of the New River. Line engraving by A. Walker, 1751, after C. Johnson, 1632.
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Sir Hugh Myddelton, in an oval surround underneath which are surveying and mining tools, with a plan of the course of the New River. Line engraving by A. Walker, 1751, after C. Johnson, 1632.

Cornelis Johnson

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Lettering: Sr. Hugh Myddelton knight baronet. The famous aqueduct call'd the New River was perform'd at his charge (notwithstanding many natural difficulties, and the envious opposition he met with) A.D. 1613. He also caus'd to be wrought the silver mines in Wales, to the great advantage of the Crown & of the public. C.I. fecit 1632 Ant. Walker sculp.

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