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Reference number

SM volume 71/26

Purpose

[36] Site progress drawing showing the demolition of Taylor's south or south-east Transfer Offices, c. April 1818

Aspect

Perspective showing part of an office with three lanterns and three columns (two with their shafts removed)

Inscribed

The Bank

Hand

Soane office

Notes

This drawing and SM volume 71/25 show Taylor's old hall. Some of the old skylights are visible (which also appear on the plan, SM 1/2/13). The progress drawings show the removal of Taylor's old columns - scaffolding appears to be supporting the roof. The drawing also shows the exposed foundations (an arch to the right and an inverted arch on the left), suggesting that Soane excavated the foundations bit by bit.

Level

Drawing

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