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The Cathedral, Shanghai [1890s], 1890 - 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30377C/25

Scope and Contents

281 x 218 mm. View looking towards the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity from the corner of Kiangse and Hankow Roads (the edge of the building seen at the left is part of the Municipal Council Offices). The view shows the east end of the Cathedral. The Cathedral, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, was erected with some modifications to his original plan (the chancel, for example, was shortened) in 1866-69. The spire, however, was not completed until 1892.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890 - 1899

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Finding aid date

2012-09-18 15:21:13+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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