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Start Over Topic architects Publication Year Range More than 50 years ago Region united kingdom
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1. Windsor Restored: THE WORK OF SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE 1824-40.

Author

Stroud, Dorothy

Subjects
CASTLES, ARCHITECTS, GOTHIC architecture, CONSERVATION & restoration
Abstract

The article discusses the work of architect Sir Jeffry Wyatville to restore England's Windsor Castle between 1824 and 1840. It notes that he was commissioned following a competition held by British King George IV and continued work under monarchs King William IV and Queen Victoria. The author comments on the construction and renovation of various towers and considers Gothic elements of Wyatville's designs. Other topics explored include Wyatville's knighthood and financial aspects of the renovations.

Published
1953

2. MECHANICS AND GENTLEMEN.

Author

STROUD, DOROTHY

Subjects
ARCHITECTS, NONFICTION, BIOGRAPHY (Literary form)
Abstract

The article reviews the book "A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1660-1840," by Howard Colvin.

Published
1954

3. CHARIVARIA.

Subjects
ARCHITECTS, PRESERVATION of churches, SUFFRAGISTS, FUR garments, BURGLARY
Abstract

The article offers information on various events in Great Britain. It announces the appointment of Sir Robert Lorimer as architect for the restoration of Whitekirk church in East Lothian, Scotland. It states that two suffragettes who were charged for obstructing the police have refused to give their ages. It adds that furs amounting about 3,000 pounds were stolen from a firm in Chiswell Street, London, England.

Published
1914