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Author Schofield, John, 1948- author.

Title St Paul's Cathedral : archaeology and history / John Schofield ; with contributions by Lyn Blackmore, Robert Bowles, Hazel Forsyth, Damian Goodburn and Azizul Karim, Jackie Keily, Adrian Miles, Jacqueline Pearce, Terence Smith, the late Bill White and Robin Wroe-Brown.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, 2016.

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 189 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents The construction of the Wren cathedral, 1666-1720 -- The cathedral in the 18th and 19th centuries -- St Paul's 1897-2013: protection and conservation -- Conclusions: towards an archaeology of Christopher Wren within the history of the cathedral -- Specialist reports -- The engineer's view of St Paul's.
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Summary This is the first volume concerned solely with the archaeology of a major late 17th century building in London, and the major changes it has undergone. 'St Paul?s Cathedral' in the City of London was built in 1675?1711 to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren and has been described as an iconic building many times. 00In this major new account, John Schofield examines the cathedral from an archaeological perspective, reviewing its history from the early 18th to the early 21st century, as illustrated by recent archaeological recording, documentary research and engineering asssessment. A detailed account of the construction of the cathedral is provided based on a comparison of the fabric with voluminous building accounts which have survived and evidence from recent archaeological investigation. The construction of the Wren building and its embellishments are followed by the main works of later surveyors such as Robert Mylne and Francis Penrose. 00The 20th century brought further changes and conservation projects, including restoration after the building was hit by two bombs in World War II, and all its windows blown out. The 1990s and first years of the present century have witnessed considerable refurbishment and cleaning involving archaeological and engineering works. Archaeological specialist reports and an engineering review of the stability and character of the building are provided.
Subject St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England) -- History.
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723. (OCoLC)fst00058942
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England) (OCoLC)fst00535362
Saint Paul's Cathedral London.
Excavations (Archaeology) -- England -- London.
Cathedrals -- England -- London.
London (England) -- Antiquities.
London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Religious.
ARCHITECTURE -- General.
Antiquities. (OCoLC)fst00810745
Buildings. (OCoLC)fst00840962
Cathedrals. (OCoLC)fst00849073
Excavations (Archaeology) (OCoLC)fst00917564
England -- London. (OCoLC)fst01204271
Architektur.
Ausstattung.
Kirchenbau.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Other Form: Print version: Schofield, John, 1948- St Paul's Cathedral. Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, 2016 9781785702754 (DLC) 2016025723
ISBN 9781785702761 (electronic bk.)
1785702769 (electronic bk.)
9781785702785 (electronic bk.)
1785702785 (electronic bk.)
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