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Add MS 6771
- Record Id:
- 032-003442834
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003442834
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100075949233.0x000545
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 6771
- Title:
- Miscellaneous papers and fragments, being James Essex’s rough notes and memoranda, for his works on the history of gothic architecture, and on ancient architecture in general
- Scope & Content:
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A quarto volume, ff. 373, containing miscellaneous papers and fragments, being Mr. Essex’s rough notes and memoranda, for his works on the history of gothic architecture, and on ancient architecture in general.
1. Notes, and memoranda, being a portion of Essex’s rough collections for a history of gothic architecture, with rude sketches. ff. 1-53.
2. Notes, and memoranda, respecting pointed arches, and vaultings (see Add MS 6762, art. 7). ff. 54-85.
3. Rough notes, and memoranda, relating to windows and glass, with sketches: and ‘method of drawing the figures of windows.’ ff. 86-118.
4. Note relative to doors. f. 119.
5. Notes, and memoranda, relating to columns and pillars, with sketches. ff. 121-147.
6. Notes on temples, with plans of ancient Christian churches. ff. 148-166.
7. Memoranda, and sketches, of elevations and superstructures of temples. ff. 167-182.
8. Notes on masons and masonry. (See Add MS 6760, art. 1). ff. 183-189.
9. Chronological notes relative to the erection of ancient temples and churches. ff. 190-195.
10. Plans, and heads, of an intended history of gothic architecture, by James Essex, 1770. ff. 196-206.
11. Copies of letters from Horace Walpole to the Rev. William Cole of Milton, and Mr. Tyson, 1769-1770, and two original letters from Mr. Cole to Mr. Essex, Dec 1770 and Jan 1771, all on the subject of Mr. Essex’s proposed work on gothic architecture. ff. 207-214.
12. Printed proposals for ‘A Course of Gothic Architecture,’ by J. H. Müntz, 12 Apr 1760. ff. 215, 216.
13. Original letter from the Rev. William Gostling to Mr. Essex, 9 Feb 1760, and copy of another from Mr. Essex to Mr Gostling, 1769, both relating to the architecture of Canterbury Cathedral. ff. 217-220.
14. Extracts from, and references to, various works relating to architecture. ff. 221-240.
15. Miscellaneous notes on architecture, with a few sketches, referring to the cathedrals of St. Albans and Ely; the Palace of Dioclesian, and Temple of Jupiter; St. Giles’ Church, Cambridge; the Druidical Hill at Ely; etc. ff. 241-286.
16. Excerpts from the episcopal registers of Ely relating to Cambridgeshire churches, copied from Baker’s [Thomas Baker] manuscripts, in the Public Library, vols. XXIV and XXXVII. ff. 287-289.
17. Extracts from Warton’s observations on Spencer, and History of English Poetry, illustrative of architecture. ff. 290-299.
18. Miscellaneous papers, and notes, relative to ancient architecture in general, and the history of architecture, particularly the tabernacle and temples of the Hebrews, and early buildings of the Egyptians, and Greeks, with sketches and plans. ff. 300-373.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Project / Collection:
- Additional Manuscripts
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- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003442834
- Is part of:
- not applicable
- Hierarchy:
- 032-003442834
- Container:
- not applicable
- Record Type (Level):
- Fonds
- Extent:
- 1 volume (373 folios)
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1760
- End Date:
- 1770
- Date Range:
- 1760-1770
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Physical Characteristics:
- Quarto
- Custodial History:
- Add MS 6760 to Add MS 6773, and Add MS 6776, contain the collections of James Essex, architect, of Cambridge, and form a part of the legacy of Thomas Kerrich. Add MS 6728 to Add MS 6776, inclusive, were bequeathed by Rev. Thomas Kerrich, Keeper of the Pub
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Notes:
- This catalogue description has been transcribed from the original [18th-19th-century] handwritten Catalogue of Additional Manuscripts and may contain inaccuracies. The handwritten catalogue is available in the Manuscripts Reading Room.
- Related Material:
- Add MS 6760; Add MS 6762