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Plans of Cambridge University Observatory; with related papers, 1821 - 1822

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/P.XXXVII

Scope and Contents

The contractors were Munday and Bushell. All plans are unsigned. The scale is inferred as tentatively 1 inch to 5 feet, unless otherwise specified.

Dates

  • Creation: 1821 - 1822

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Biographical / Historical

John Clement Mead had an address at 34 Charlotte St., Fitzroy Square, London.

Extent

20 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

All items were formerly in portfolio: 'Plans of University Buildings'.

Related Materials

See also: CUR 29 (esp. no. 10); Min.VI.64.

Date information

DateText: start date is uncertain.

Originator(s)

Mead, John Clement, architect

Finding aid date

1998-12-19 10:43:22+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
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