Ladies' headdresses ivory sculpture Herne Hill

Herne Hill

Riots on a huge scale were expected on Lord Mayor's Day 1830 but did not develop

At the back of the room are three inset clocks including (A and B) the pair of timekeeping instruments made by Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) for the observatory on the instruction of Sir Jonas Moore

Top left shows a family filling a window to gain a vantage point for Queen Victoria's procession

16th February 1968

Ladies' headdresses ivory sculpture Herne HillLadies' headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Fashions from the reign of Edward IV (1461 1483); elaborate headdresses, fur collars and cuffs, narrow cinctures and short waisted bodices. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).