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Non-engineering Prints and Drawings

Catalogue reference: PRD 1-7

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This record is about the Non-engineering Prints and Drawings dating from 1796-1983 and n.d.

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Reference
PRD 1-7
Title
Non-engineering Prints and Drawings
Date
1796-1983 and n.d
Description

This small collection of papers includes two main parts. Some few prints of famous engineers and scientists (PRD 1) and more importantly, a collection of architectural material (PRD 2-7) detailing the construction of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' first purpose built headquarters at Storey's Gate (now 1 Birdcage Walk).

This material includes the work of Basil Slade, the first IMechE architect. Slade also modelled 3 Birdcage Walk, part of the same property, and originally the headquarters of HM Office of Works.

Held by
Institution of Mechanical Engineers Archive
Language
English
Creator(s)
<corpname>Institution of Mechanical Engineers</corpname>
Physical description
52 prints, files or portfolios
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3abdb376-90a4-4286-a218-a45419782cd3/

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Non-engineering Prints and Drawings