Tomb of Simon Burley in old St Paul's Cathedral, City of London Size:L: 90 x 60cm Westminster Hall from New Palace

Westminster Hall from New Palace Yard with a view of Westminster Abbey

with vessels on the River Thames and three men ashore working on a boat in the foreground

the women would be wearing layers of petticoats and hoop cages

View showing spectators watching a fencing match

1755: Eight months to India'

Tomb of Simon Burley in old St Paul's Cathedral, City of London Size:L: 90 x 60cm Westminster Hall from New PalaceTomb of Simon Burley in old St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, 1656. An influential figure at the court of Richard II, Simon de Burley was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle from 1384 1388. He was executed for treason by the Merciless Parliament of 1388.