Church of St Philip (later Birmingham Cathedral), Birmingham: the east front
Architect/Designer | Archer, Thomas (1668-1743) |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Artist/Photographer | Campbell, Colen (1676-1729) |
Country | UK: England |
City | Birmingham |
Subject Date | 1725 |
Image Date | 1715 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Baroque |
Medium | Print |
Library Reference | EW72.013(42)VB ( E.b.37/1) |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Cathedrals ; Belfries, bell towers ; Churches |
SOURCE: Colen Campbell. Vitruvius Britannicus (London, 1715), vol. I, pl. 11 NOTES: This was built as a parish church in Baroque style in 1710-1715 by Thomas Archer, the tower being completed in 1725. The chancel was enlarged in 1883-1884 by J.A. Chatwin. It gained cathedral status in 1905.
- *
Please describe how you will use the image including publication or exhibition title.