Southwark Cathedral, London: the nave seen from the chancel
Architect/Designer | Blomfield, Sir Arthur William (1829-1899) |
Artist/Photographer | Smith, Edwin (1912-1971) |
Country | UK: England |
City | London |
Subject Date | 1420 |
Image Date | 1968 |
View | Interior |
Style | Gothic |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | ESP/CAT/504 (ES12599) |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Edwin Smith / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Arches ; Cathedrals ; Restoration ; Church fittings |
NOTES: Formerly the Church of St Saviour, it was elevated to cathedral status in 1905. Built between 1220 and 1420, it stands on the site of a 12th century Augustinian priory. The nave was rebuilt in 1890-1897 to designs by Sir Arthur Blomfield.
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