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Construction of College in later nineteenth century, 1833 - 1876

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCAR/1/2/3

Scope and Contents

Limited number of documents but covering long period of years, including contract and specifications of work and correspondence, and out of context documents on Hobson's Trust

Dates

  • Creation: 1833 - 1876

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Biographical / Historical

After the buildings built by William Wilkins in the first quarter of the century, and apart from the Porter's Lodge, stables and garden walls, no further college building was possible until 1873. Then the architect Edward M Barry was asked to suggest definite plans for the new buildings. The east side of the court was completed according to Wilkins' design plus there were additions to the West Lodge and the Hall, and the termination of the west range.

Extent

1 archive box(es) (Box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Due to small number of pieces and disparity, each document is listed individually, by type and then chronologically.

Former / Other Reference

D/C/2/-

Date information

DateText: From 1833 [late 1820s].

Repository Details

Part of the Downing College Repository

Contact:
Downing College Archive
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