Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, Stepney, London Necklace A publican stands outside his

A publican stands outside his tavern in his apron to watch

while the monkey mimics his pose

The River Thames is crowded with colourful barges and steamboats

A dig at civic functions

It depicts King Charles II with his retinue coming to the ruined City of London's aid

Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, Stepney, London Necklace A publican stands outside hisTrinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, Stepney, London, 1696. Perspective view with figures and a horse drawn carriage. The almshouses were founded in 1695 for retired ship's captains and their widows. In 1896, permission to demolish them was refused as a result of popular protest.