Identity area
Reference code
ABC/155
Title
Public Buildings of London Vols I Illustrations of the public buildings of London with historical and descriptive accounts of each edifice ... 2nd edition. Greatly enlarged, by W.H. Leeds. in 2 vols.
Date(s)
- 1828 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(7 Jul 1771-2 Jan 1857)
Biographical history
Antiquary and topographer
ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3458
ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3458
Name of creator
(c1768-1832)
Biographical history
Artist and architectural draughtsman
ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/22868
ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/22868
Repository
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Scope and content
An in-depth written description and analysis of public buildings in London with plans sections and elevations, some to scale. Buildings included are: St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Stephen's Church, St. Mary-le-Bow Church, St. Bride's Church, St. Jame's Church, St. Dunstan's Church, St. Mary Woolnoth Church, St. George's Church, St. Martin's Church, St. Peter-le-Poor Church, St. Pancras Church, St. Philip's Chapel, St. Luke's Church, All Soul's Church, All Saint's Church, Hanover Chapel, St. Dunstan's Church, Roman Catholic Chapel, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall, Law Court's, House of Lord's Royal Entrance, Italian Opera House, Covent Garden Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Haymarket Theatre, English Opera House, Royal Amphitheatre, Diorama, Collosseum.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions governing access
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Scuffed Corners