This drawing is held at The National Archives among the records of the Office of Works and its successors.īefore the 20th century the British government’s interest in architecture was largely confined to public and Crown buildings and schemes, and works by local authorities under various acts of Parliament. We also hold site plans, which range from elaborate depictions of houses and grounds to simple outline block plans.Įlevation of Admiralty Arch in London, 1907 (catalogue reference WORK 30/3276). These include plans, elevations, sections, perspective drawings and various other depictions and details of architectural works, including some iconic British landmarks and major engineering projects. The National Archives holds many thousands of architectural drawings and related records, covering a very wide range of buildings and other structures, most of which date from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
What kinds of architectural drawings do we hold? The guide does not cover building contracts, accounts or correspondence.Ĭopies of all of the architectural drawings illustrated in this guide are available to buy through our Image Library.
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Use this guide for an overview of The National Archives’ collection of architectural drawings and related records and for advice on how to find them among our vast holdings. How to search for the plans and drawings of specific architects
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