The Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London: the facade. Engraving by Cook, c.1800, after J. C. Barrow.

  • Barrow, Joseph Charles.
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38725i
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The Veterinary College was founded in 1791, with M. Charles Vial de St Bel, of Lyons, as Professor

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[London]

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1 print : engraving ; image 8.9 x 13.4 cm ; platemark 10.2 x 14.9 cm

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Perspective view of the Veterinary College. ; Barrow del. ; Cook sculp.

References note

Not in B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983
E. Cochin, The Royal Veterinary College, London: a bicentenary history, London, 1990
Survey of London, XXIV, King's Cross neighbourhood, 1952, pl. 93(a) [text p.139]

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Wellcome Collection 38725i

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W. Mounsher, An account of the Veterinary College, from its institution in 1791, London, 1793, gives a version of the minutes of the College, describing the role of "Mr. Burton" as the architect for the building in Camden Town

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