The story of
Ravenser Odd
Ravenser Odd was a short-lived island in the mouth of the River Humber. It rose from the sea in the early 13th century and had sunk beneath the waves by 1360.
Piece
Westminster. 'Plot East': plan and elevation of a block of houses three storeys high...
Catalogue reference: WORK 30/463
What’s it about?
This record is about the Westminster. 'Plot East': plan and elevation of a block of houses three storeys high... dating from ? early 19th century in the series Office of Works and successors: Public Buildings in England: Plans and Drawings. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
Is it available online?
No, this record is not available online. Find out more.
Can I see it in person?
No, this record is not available to see in person at The National Archives. Find out more.
Full description and record details
-
Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WORK 30/463
-
Date (When the record was created)
- ? early 19th century
-
Description (What the record is about)
-
Westminster. 'Plot East': plan and elevation of a block of houses three storeys high proposed to be built east of the Sessions House (and shown to the right of the perspective sketch described under WORK 30/470); the elevation faces King Street with Great George Street on the right and Broad Sanctuary on the left. Reference notes. Scale: 1 inch to 17 feet. A note states that: 'Dwelling Houses of a smaller size are placed here in preference to Coach Houses and Stables, which are provided for behind the houses in Plot West where Dwelling Houses would not be so desirable'. ORDER THIS DOCUMENT AS WORK 30/462.
-
Note (Additional information about the record)
- WORK 30/462 - WORK 30/475 are produced in a single portfolio
-
Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
-
Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- LON/GEN: PLA/25; Reg No O C 1076E/24; T S 231
-
Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
-
Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 38 cm x 51 cm
-
Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
- Open Immediately
-
Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- In ink and wash slightly tinted on hand-made paper, similar to T S 230.
-
Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
-
Subjects (Categories and themes found in our collection (our subject list is under development, and some records may have no subjects or fewer than expected))
-
- Topics
- Maps and plans
-
Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4270577/
How to order it
- View this record page in our current catalogue
- Check viewing and downloading options
- Select an option and follow instructions
Series information
WORK 30
Office of Works and successors: Public Buildings in England: Plans and Drawings
See the series level description for more information about this record.
Catalogue hierarchy
Over 27 million records
This record is held at The National Archives, Kew
72,496 records
Within the department: WORK
Records of the successive Works departments, and the Ancient Monuments Boards and...
6,581 records
Within the series: WORK 30
Office of Works and successors: Public Buildings in England: Plans and Drawings
You are currently looking at the piece: WORK 30/463
Westminster. 'Plot East': plan and elevation of a block of houses three storeys high...
You may be interested in
Related records
Records that share similar topics with this record.