View in the Front Court after the erection of the porch and covered passage, 1840-07-27
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing by Elizabeth Smith, initialled 'E.S.' The drawing shows a view of Flamsteed House from the east side taken from the Front Court after the erection of the porch and covered passage. The covered passage was added in 1840 and linked Flamsteed House to the Observatory. The two figures in the Front Court may be George Airy and one of his assistants.
A similar view of Flamsteed House, drawn two years earlier (before these renovations), can be seen at [RGO 116/3/6]. For an image of Airy crossing the Front Court, see [RGO 116/3/8].
Dates
- Creation: 1840-07-27
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 drawing) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
217 x 315 mm
Finding aid date
2014-10-14 12:00:56+00:00
Repository Details
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