The Illustrated London News Panorama of London and the River Thames.

The Illustrated London News Panorama of London and the River Thames. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PZ7795

Description: 'The Illustrated London News' magazine, which was first printed in 1842, is a fine pictorial example of a historic social record of British and world events up to the present day. The founder of the 'Illustrated London News' was Herbert Ingram, a bookseller, newsagent and printer from Nottingham, who acquired the necessary capital from the sale of 'Parrs' laxative pills.

Creator: S.C. Smyth

Date: 1845

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London