The north front of Salisbury Cathedral, as seen from North Walk

Date:: 1880 - 1920

Location:: Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Reference:: OP06700

Type:: Photograph (Albumen Print)

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Description

The Cathedral Church of St Mary was begun in 1220 and completed in 1266. The Cloisters and Chapter House were added between c1270-1279. The tower was then enlarged and spire was constructed after 1330. Restorations took place from 1789 under the guidance of James Wyatt.

This photograph was taken by photographer James Valentine, and was donated by the Society of Antiquaries.

Archival History

Donated by the Society of Antiquaries, London.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/45 Early Photographic Print Collection: Wiltshire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Medieval Cathedral