Description of the plates

Survey of London: Volume 11, Chelsea, Part IV: the Royal Hospital. Originally published by London County Council, London, 1927.

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'Description of the plates', in Survey of London: Volume 11, Chelsea, Part IV: the Royal Hospital, (London, 1927) pp. xi-xiv. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol11/pt4/xi-xiv [accessed 29 April 2024]

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PLATES

Plate
1. Frontispiece. The Great Hall Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
2. Chelsea (Theological) College as originally intended From Grose's Military Antiquities.
3. Chelsea Hospital, North Front (1775) Thos. Malton.
4. Chelsea Hospital from the south (temp. Queen Anne)
5. Chelsea Hospital and Ranelagh Rotunda (1792) Printed for John Bowles.
6. South-east View of Chelsea Hospital (1818) George Lynn.
7. The Great Hall Rowlandson and Pugin.
8. Survey of Ranelagh Gardens (1777) (Chelsea Public Library).
9. Complete Plan of the Hospital Measured Drawing by P. K. Kipps. Lent by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England).
10. Plan of Hall and Chapel Lent by H.M. Office of Works.
11. General View from the north-west Photograph by Arthur S. Long.
12. The North Front Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
13. North Elevation of Hall, etc. Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
14. South Portico and Cupola Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
15. The Portico and Colonnade Photograph by Arthur S. Long.
16. South Elevation of Chapel, etc. Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
17. Portico from the south-west Photograph by Edward Yates.
18. The Cloister Walk Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
19. The Cloister Walk, with groups of Pensioners Photograph lent by the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.
20. Plan of East Ward. Ground floor Lent by H.M. Office of Works.
21. West Elevation of East Wing Photograph by George Trotman.
22. Statue of Charles II Photograph by George Trotman.
23. Governor's House from the west Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
24. South-west Entrance, East Wing Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
25. West Elevation of East Wing
(a) North part of Wing Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
26. West Elevation of East Wing
(b) South part of Wing Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
27. Lieut.-Governor's and Governor's Houses Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
28. West Wing from the west Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
29. West Wing, Centre Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
30. The Chaplain's House (South-west Pavilion) and Lieut.-Governor's House Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
31. South-east Pavilion Photograph by Arthur S. Long.
32. Plan of Governor's House and South-east Pavilion Lent by H.M. Office of Works.
33. North-west Pavilion from the north Photograph by Edward Yates.
34. North-west Pavilion. North Elevation Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
35. North-west Pavilion from the south Photograph by Edward Yates.
36. North-west Pavilion. South Elevation Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
37. Centre of Pavilion Photograph by Edward Yates.
38. North-west Pavilion. Detail of Main Cornice Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
39. Screen Walls between Pavilions and Main Block Measured Drawing by Percy W. Lovell.
40. Iron Well Head and Lamp Standard Photograph by George Trotman.
41. Well Head and Lamp Standard Measured Drawing by Percy W. Lovell.
42. Entrance Gates from Royal Hospital Avenue Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
43. (a) Gates to South Terrace from east Photographs by Edward Yates.
(b) Gates to South Terrace from west
44. (a) Infirmary Garden Gates from west Photographs by Edward Yates.
(b) Infirmary Garden Gates from road
45. Entrance Gates to South Terrace from east Measured Drawing by Percy W. Lovell.
46. Lead Cistern in grounds Photograph by W. P. Young.
47. Interior of Chapel (looking east) before alteration of seats Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
48. Interior of Chapel (looking east) after alteration of seats Photograph lent by the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.
49. East End of the Chapel Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
50. Interior of the Chapel, looking west Photograph lent by Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.
51. West End of the Chapel Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
52. Details of Woodwork in Chapel Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
53. The Chapel Reredos Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
54. The Chapel Reredos Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
55. The Chapel. Apse panelling Photograph by Edward Yates.
56. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
57. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
58. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
59. The Chapel. Altar rails Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
60. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L., Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
61. The Chapel. Detail of panel in altar rail Photograph by W. P. Young.
62. The Chapel. Detail of panel in altar rail Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
63. The Chapel. (a) Altar furniture Photographs by W. P. Young.
(b) Reading-desk
64. The Chapel. (a) Console, south side Photographs by W. P. Young.
(b) Pulpit
65. The Chapel. Panelling Photograph by Edward Yates.
66. The Chapel. Detail of Organ Gallery Photograph by Edward Yates.
67. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
68. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
69. The Chapel. Details of woodwork Measured Drawing by M. L. Wilkinson and G. L. M. Jenkins.
70. The Chapel Plate Photograph lent by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments, England.
71. The Vestibule Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
72. The Vestibule. Coat of Arms from Kilmainham Hospital Photograph by Edward Yates.
73. The Great Hall Photograph lent by the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.
74. The Great Hall. The Gallery Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
75. The Great Hall. Royal Arms on Screen Photograph by Edward Yates.
76. The Great Hall. (a) The Clock Photographs by Edward Yates.
(b) The "Black Jack"
77. The Wards. General View Photograph lent by the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital.
78. The Wards. A cubicle Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
79. The Wards. Detail of a fireplace Measured Drawing by Percy W. Lovell.
80. The Wards. A general view Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
81. The Wards. Details of cubicles Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
82. The Wards. Entrance to "Howard" Ward Photograph by Edward Yates.
83. The Wards. Detail of entrance doors Measured Drawing by Philip S. Hudson.
84. The Wards. Gallery across staircase Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
85. The Wards. Details of staircase Measured Drawing by Percy W. Lovell.
86. The Wards. Detail of a staircase newel Photograph by George Trotman.
87. The Governor's House. State Room Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
88. The Governor's House. State Room Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
89. The Governor's House. Panelling in State Room Measured Drawing by T. O. Thirtle.
90. The Governor's House. Panelling in State Room Measured Drawing by T. O. Thirtle.
91. The Governor's House. Panelling in State Room Measured Drawing by T. O. Thirtle.
92. The Governor's House. Panelling in State Room Measured Drawing by T. O. Thirtle.
93. The Governor's House. Ceiling in State Room Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
94. The Governor's House. Panelling in first floor Bedroom Measured Drawing by T. O. Thirtle.
95. The Governor's House. Staircase newel Photograph by Francis R. Taylor.
96. The Board Room Photograph by Edward Yates.
97. The Board Room. Fireplace Photograph by Edward Yates.
98. The Board Room. Lead tank and table Photograph by J. J. Edmunds.
99. Assistant Secretary's House. The Hall and Staircase Photograph by H. W. Fincham.
100. Lieut.-Governor's House. Dining-room Fireplace Photograph by W. P. Young.
101. Lieut.-Governor's House. Cupboard in Servants' Quarters Photograph by Edward Yates.
102. Lieut.-Governor's House. Cistern in kitchen Photograph by Edward Yates.

PLANS IN THE TEXT

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Plan of the Foundations of Chelsea College Drawn by T. O. Thirtle from material supplied by H.M. Office of Works 4
Key Plan of the Royal Hospital Burial Ground 70
Key Plan of the King's Road Burial Ground 100