The London Bridge to Greenwich railway was the first in London. Building started in April 1834 and it opened in stages: from Spa Road to Deptford in February 1836; from London Bridge to Deptford in December 1836; and from London Bridge to Greenwich in December 1838. [i] The broadside is illustrated by what appears to be a stationary engine. Possibly an engine used in the construction of the railway. [ii]
References:
[i] https://greenwichline.org.uk/history-of-the-greenwich-line/ (accessed 04Feb21)
[ii] Madden Collection (London Printers 6) English folk Dance & Song Society [VWML mfilm No.79] Item no.116