16th to 17th century London, taken from a corner of a map of Great Britain and Ireland engraved by I. Hondius, and possibly the earliest showing the original Globe Theatre.  From James Halliwell 'Illustrations of the life of Shakespeare' (1874), page 44, published size in Halliwell 16cm wide by 7.6cm high


16th to 17th century London, looking north across the River Thames, taken from a corner of a map of Great Britain and Ireland engraved by I. Hondius, and possibly the earliest showing the original Globe Theatre. On the north bank, left is St.Pauls Cathedral, on the south the circular building is presumed The Globe. In Halliwell (1874), page 44. Published size 16 cm wide by 7.6 cm high.