GHL266798 Queen Victoria entering the City of London at Temple Bar, engraved by G. Tregear, 1837 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century) (after); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Victoria (1819-1901); brief ceremony has always been performed here on state occasions when the sovereign wishes to enter the City; permission is asked of the Lord Mayor who offers his Sword of State as a demonstration of his loyalty; Temple Bar was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1670s and demolished in 1870;); 穢 London Metropolitan Archives ; English, out of copyright.