Lamb's conduit, Snow Hill. Engraving by Levens after J. Sanderson, 1745.
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Lamb's conduit, Snow Hill. Engraving by Levens after J. Sanderson, 1745.

Jos. Sanderson

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Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Lambs conduit, Snow Hill. Formerly occupied the spot on which two still more ancient stood: The first was erected in 1498, the second by Mr. Wm. Lamb. a gentn. of the chapel to Henry 8th and like this, distinguished by a lamb upon the top: These conduits were of singular benefit to the metropolis before the new river supplyed it. Sr. Cr. Wren was the archt. ; see Stowe page 20 and Pennant page 221. From a drawing in the possession of the publisher.

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