Proposal Collection (page 7)

Proposed Thames embankment, London, 1760. Artist
Proposed Thames embankment, London, 1760. An embankment from Westminster Bridge to Blackfriars proposed by John Lacy. The scheme would have provided a continuous quay

Plan of proposed docks at the Isle of Dogs, now the site of West India Docks, London, 1820

Proposed canals and docks, London, 1800. Plan of a proposed canal and wet docks for the Isle of Dogs, to aid West India trade

Design for a monument to Admiral Lord Nelson in the form of a column, 1806. Artist
Design for a monument to Admiral Lord Nelson in the form of a column, 1806. With an allegorical scene below showing a winged figurel crowning Nelson with a laurel wreath and ships at sea

Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. A competition was staged to design the first Blackfriars Bridge. The winner was Robert Mylne, whose bridge was completed in 1769

Design for the new Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1840. The design eventually chosen for the bridge, completed in 1869, was that of Joseph Cubitt

Proposed view of Fishmongers Hall near London Bridge, City of London, c1830. Artist
Proposed view of Fishmongers Hall near London Bridge, City of London, c1830. Home of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, the Hall was built in the 1830s

Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, 1877. Two images: at the top; To accompany Mr Palmers pamphlet on the Thames floods, the Tower Bridge & to illustrate the tourists table

Design by Frederic Barnett for a duplex low-level bridge, London, 1876. The bridge was intended to allow uninterrupted continuity of vehicular and general traffic

Street Crossing Bridge, London, 1862. Proposed design for a footbridge as designed for the safety of ladies and children crossing crowded streets

Double London Bridge proposed for London, 1800. Artist: George Dance
Double London Bridge proposed by George Dance the Younger as part of general improvements to the Port of London, 1800. Each bridge has a drawbridge

Brighton Pavilion, Sussex, c1816. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Brighton Pavilion, Sussex, c1816. Proposed view of the garden by Humphry Repton with part of the pavilion in the background

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, 1884, (1911). Artist: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, 1884, 1911. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1297 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1864. William Wallace, (c1270-1305)) rejects the English proposals, carried by two Dominican monks

Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

The Waterside Elevation of Inigo Jones Proposed Palace, c1897. Artist: William Patten
The Waterside Elevation of Inigo Jones Proposed Palace, c1897. The Palace of Whitehall (or Palace of White Hall) was the main residence of the English monarchs in London from 1530 until 1698 when

The Offer of Love, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Offer of Love, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

La Rose, 1788, (1916). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Rose, 1788. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

La Main, 1788, (1916). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Main, 1788. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

A Christmas Gambol, c18th century, (1919). Artist: John Raphael Smith
A Christmas Gambol, c18th century. After George Morland (1763-1804). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Strand front of design for new law courts, 1867. Artist: E Wimbridge
Strand front of design for new law courts, London, 1867. Design by Sir Thomas Newenham Deane. 11 architects entered the competition to design the Royal Courts of Justice

Yes, I Do. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yes, I Do. Stereoscopic card detail

The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Stereoscopic card detail

La Rose, 1788 (1931). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Rose, 1788 (1931). From Apollo magazine, volume XIII, no 76, April 1931

The Proposal, c1819, (1909). Artist: Henry Meyer
The Proposal, c1819. An engraving by Henry Meyer (1780-1847) after an original work by George Henry Harlow (1787-1819). From The Connoisseur, Vol. XXIII by [Otto Limited, London, 1909]

Plans for the transformation of Versailles, France, 1780. From the Architecture Department, Chateau de Versailles, France

Gallent, c1820-1857. Artist: Achille Deveria
Gallent, c1820-1857

What a sacrifice!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
What a sacrifice!, 1799. Plate 14 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Project for the large exhibition centre, Paris, 1893

An Embarrassing Proposal, 1715-1716. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
An Embarrassing Proposal, 1715-1716. Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

COMIC STRIP: THIMBLE THEATRE. Cartoon from the Thimble Theatre comic strip by E.C. Segar, featuring Olive Oyl, her father Cole Oyl, and her early love interest Ham Gravy, 1921

Gotthard Werner Proposed Decorations Lower Hall
Gotthard Werner, Proposed Decorations for the Lower Hall of the NM The Battle at Stangebro, Proposal for frescoes in NMs lower stairwell, Battle of Stangebro, painting, 1889, Oil on cardboard

Coastal Mountains Coastal landscape rocks entering
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Mountains. Coastal landscape with rocks entering the sea. A boat floats on the water. The proposal is probably Le Promontoire, Cap Canaille near Cassis

Jan Clsz supposed maid declaration love Reinier Adriaansz Vryagie
Jan Clsz or the supposed maid: the declaration of love by Reinier Adriaansz Vryagie by Reinier Adriaansz. by Saartje Jansz, Night view. Reinier Adriaansz declares love to Saartje Jansz

Proposal 1865 Albumen silver print
The Proposal; 1865; Albumen silver print

Proposal Francois Boucher French 1703-1770
The Proposal. Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(5)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 5 of 6

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(4)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 4 of 6

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(1)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 1 of 6

Clothes prop with comic verse on a Christmas card
Clothes prop with washing line and socks, with comic verse on a Christmas card -- including a Leap Year proposal in advance of the following year. Date: circa 1890s

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(6)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 6 of 6

A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfüllte Wunsch), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfullte Wunsch), 1911

Acquaintance Card, requesting a meeting, with cherub and joined rings. Date: circa 1890s

Music cover, Be My Little Apple Dumplin Do, a song by Walter H Ford and John W Bratton, sung by Daisy Mayer. 1901

Caterpillar Tank cartoon scatters fleeing Germans
Proposal for a caterpillar tank - in World War One Date: circa 1916

When Women Vote A Proposal. When Women Vote, they will propose to the men. Lady down on one knee asks, Percy Darling, will you marry me? Man replies coyly, Really, you had better ask Mamma Miss

Skyport 2000
15th February 1957: An architects model of Skyport 2000, a futuristic proposal for an airport building to stand in St Georges Circus, near Waterloo Station, London in the year 2000

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"A Young Winston Churchill presenting his Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904: A visionary leader with an ambitious plan to harness the power of the river. " "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching): A charming scene where a hopeful suitor nervously presents his proposal to win the heart of a young lady coming of age. " "Leap Year Special: Love takes a leap as couples embrace the tradition and seize the opportunity to make their long-awaited marriage proposals on this rare day. " "When love finds its voice: Witnessing the magic as one soul gathers courage and pours out their heart in an unforgettable marriage proposal. " "Miss Edith Day in Irene by Kate Carew: The stage is set for romance as Miss Edith Day captivates hearts while accepting a heartfelt proposal amidst applause and admiration. " "A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving): An enchanting moment frozen in time when two souls exchange vows through an intricately crafted token symbolizing their eternal love. " "Rich Woman fishes for suitors: In a world turned upside down, watch as wealth becomes irrelevant when true love prevails over material possessions in this captivating tale of courtship. " "Trysting Time is Kissing Time by Wilton Williams: Amidst blooming flowers and whispered promises, lovers find solace in stolen moments that lead to life-changing proposals filled with hope and passion. " "The Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York: Unveiling architectural marvels alongside breathtaking views - witness how dreams take shape through grand gestures like proposing at this iconic landmark. " "Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth: Royalty meets romance as Queen Mary herself stumbles upon an unexpected proposal between Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth – proving that even monarchs are not immune to love's surprises. " "A Thatched Cottage Proposal in Woldsea.