Elevation of the west side of the north transept and portico, with an incomplete half-section through the nave and aisles

WRE/3/2/10

1686–92

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Simon (1661–1733) Gribelin

Pen and brown ink over pencil, with additions in pencil. Smooth laid paper. 33.5 x 45.3 cm. No visible watermark or countermark.

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WRE/3/1/15, WRE/3/4/17, WRE/3/1/16