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Arthur Blomfield, 1879 - 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0276/SEAR/1/2/1/8

Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to plans for new College buildings at Selwyn including the Master's Lodge, Hall and office block, Steward's house, 3rd block plans (C-D) (see SEAR/10/1/1/1), Chapel and possible Library (see design in letter of 1888), Some sketches included with correspondence. But there are various references to plans and ddrawing that have not survived. Also various mentions of the problem with needing to access drainages; also building work undertaken by Thompson and costs for buildings; Also list of builders responsible for the different buildings completed (positioned after July 1885). He was appointed architect to the Bank of England in 1883 which explains the use of the Bank's headed note paper for some letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1879 - 1899

Extent

1 bundle(s) : Paper

Former / Other Reference

SC M/2/2

Existence and Location of Copies

Some digital copies available including early correspondence and letter 1888 with plan of proposed Library

Related Materials

See plans for the staircases and the Chapel.

Finding aid date

2006-07-26 11:39:17+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Selwyn College Archives Repository

Contact:
The College Archivist
Selwyn College Archives
Selwyn College, Grange Road
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DQ United Kingdom
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