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The history and antiquities of the Conventual & Cathedral Church of Ely : from the foundation of the monastery, A.D. 673, to the year 1771 : illustrated with copper plates

Bentham, James, 1708-1794, Bentham, James, 1756-1831, Stevenson, William, 1741-1821, Lamborn, Peter Spendelowe, 1722-1774, Heins, John, 1732-1771, Essex, James, 1722-1784 · 1812 · Norwich : Printed by and for Stevenson, Matchett, and Stevenson, and sold by them : Also by Mr. Deighton, at Cambridge : Mr. Parker, at Oxford : and Messrs. Scatcherd and Letterman, London · 50 pictures

An antiquarian county history of Ely Cathedral, first compiled by James Bentham and reissued in 1812 by Norwich printers Stevenson, Matchett and Stevenson for subscribers, clergy and architectural antiquaries. Copper engravings record Gothic tomb canopies, crocketed pinnacles and traceried chantry screens, classical wall monuments with urns and heraldry, and measured ground plans of choir and apse with hatched masonry, supplying ready ornamental frames, arch profiles and plan diagrams.

Bentham, James, 1708-1794 · Ely Cathedral · Church of England. Diocese of Ely · Church architecture

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