The London Institution, Moorfields, London: the façade and a part plan of the area and railings. Drawing attributed to R. B. Schnebbelie, 1819.

This is probably the preparatory drawing for the print shown in Wellcome Library catalogue no.26231i. Schnebbelie has perhaps included a plan of the railings because these are incorrectly represented in his elevation drawing

The London Institution was founded in 1806. At first meetings were in a house, then a building was erected in Moorfields in 1819 at the behest of a number of charitable subscribers. As well as a fine library, the building housed a lecture room, used for scientific demonstrations. The Institution was demolished in 1936

1819

1 drawing : pen and ink ; image 23.2 x 31.7 cm

The London Institution ; erroneous

Wellcome Collection 26258i