Monuments -- Great Britain
Subject
Subject Source: Local (YCBA-RBM)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
John Britton archive
Collection
Call Number: MSS 41
Overview:
The collection comprises correspondence, articles, cuttings, and other related material, concerning the English antiquary and topographer, John Britton (1771-1857).
Dates:
1839-1851
Letter to Joseph Nollekens., undated
Item — 2-472
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
Arranging to meet him. With a sketch by Nollekens on verso of a design for a monument.
Dates:
undated
Letter to William Behnes., 1827 July 17
Item — 3-a
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
About putting up a monument to Joseph Nollekens's memory, in Paddington Church, with design suggestions by Kerrich. William Behnes was the eventual designer of the Nollekens monument. The letter includes a pen and ink sketch of the monument, probably by Kerrich.
Dates:
1827 July 17
Printed invitation to meet the president and members of the Royal Academy the following Monday. From John Richards, R.A. Secretary., 1795 January 12
Item — 2-472
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
With a detailed architectural sketch by Nollekens on the back for a proposed monument, giving measurements.
Dates:
1795 January 12
Printed invitation to meet the president and rest of the council of the Royal Academy on the 28th of February at 3 o'clock to inspect the progress of the new exhibition room. From Henry Howard, R.A. Secretary., 1811 February 27
Item — 2-472
Call Number: MSS 10
Scope and Contents:
With sketches by Joseph Nollekens on the verso showing detailed designs with measurements of two monuments, one for a Mr. Bagge dated May 1st 1811.
Dates:
1811 February 27