1838 Henry Blunt Architectural Lithograph 'The English Bridge, Shrewsbury' – Framed Early Victorian Townscape in Gilt Wood Frame

finely rendered piece of 19th-century West Midlands heritage. This early Victorian architectural study depicts "The English Bridge, Shrewsbury", drawn by draughtsman and artist Henry Blunt in 1838.  

The view looks down the cobbled approach of Shrewsbury's historic 18th-century stone bridge toward the medieval Abbey Church tower rising in the background. Rendered in crisp monochrome pencil and lithographic line work, it captures period details of horse-drawn carts, Georgian balustrades, classical toll pavilions, and pedestrians crossing the River Severn approach.  

Titled "The English Bridge Shrewsbury" to the lower left and signed with the date "Henry Blunt 1838" in the print to the lower right. Presented in a wide chocolate-brown mat with a gilt inner accent rim, housed within an ornate gold-burnished wooden frame. An atmospheric heritage piece for a study, library wall, or collectors of local English topography.  

Key Details & Dimensions

Artist: Henry Blunt (dated 1838 in plate)  

Subject / Location: The English Bridge & Abbey approach, Shrewsbury, Shropshire  

Medium: Early 19th-century lithographic architectural print  

Framing: Glazed, wide contrast mat, burnished gilt wood moulding with fine beading  

Total Frame Width: Approx. 51.5 cm (20.3 in)  

Total Frame Height: Approx. 42 cm (16.5 in)  

Condition: Good antique condition. The print shows light, authentic paper age-toning and a few minor historic foxing marks consistent with early Victorian paper, adding to its genuine antiquity. Frame and glass are sound with light cosmetic edge rubbing.