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Reference code
ABC/300
Title
Norwich Cathedral at the end of the 18th century, with descriptive notes by William Wilkins
Date(s)
- [1965] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(29 Mar 1775-26 Nov 1860)
Biographical history
British architect
ODNB Entry: see Humphrey Repton (father) https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/23387
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Scope and content
A complete Illustrated Account of the Norwich Cathedral at the end of the 18th Century, with Descriptive Notes by William Wilkins. The plates depict drawings, scaled plans, elevations and sections of the following: Elevation of Gothic Screen; Plan of Cathedral and Cloisters; West Elevation, including Tower and Transepts; South Elevation and Section through Cloisters; Longitudinal Section, looking North; Cross Section, including Transepts, looking East; Details; Details of Cloisters and other Gothic Parts of the Cathedral; Elevation, three bays of nave; North Wall of East Transept, Elevation; Norwich, St. Ethelbert's Gate, Elevation, with part Plan; Norwich, Gateway and Porch in the Bishop's Palace Garden, Elevation; Gateway from Bishop's Palace Plain, Elevation and Details; Norwich, the Dormitory and the East of the Cathedral Cloisters.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Very good condition