Perspective drawing showing ruins of the Old Hummums Hotel, as seen from the corner of Covent Garden and Russell Street

Date:
1880 - 1902
Location:
Old Hummums Hotel, Covent Garden, City Of Westminster, Greater London Authority, WC2
Reference:
EJP01/017
Type:
Drawing
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Description

The following statement is written of the reverse of the drawing 'The “Place of Sweating” mentioned by Halton in 1708 became the “Old Hummums” which was demolished in 1865, when the name was given to the adjoining house shown here partially demolished.’

Content

This is part of the Collection: EJP01 Drawings by John Philipps Emslie

Rights

© Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Artist: Emslie, John Philipps

Keywords

Georgian Hotel, Derelict Or Ruin