Series: Photographs of Westminster Abbey

Date:
1860 - 1879
Reference:
COB01/04
Type:
Series containing Photographic material
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Description

The collection contains 162 black and white photographs depicting exteriors, interiors and details (including monuments) of Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. The photographs, many of which are mounted, were taken between 1860 and 1879. Photographers are anonymous apart from many images taken by H N King.

A handlist is available.

Archival History

The prints belonged to Gerald Cobb (1900-1986), antiquary and architectural historian, prior to their purchase by the NMR at auction in 2000.

Content

This is part of the Collection: COB01 Gerald Cobb

This Series is divided into 5 Child Records
This Series contains the following materials:
Photograph (Print): 162

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive