South–north section through the north-west tower and north triforium gallery showing the belfry and lantern stages, the upper stage of the lower portion and the north triforium gallery

WRE/6/1/8

c.1700–01

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, William (1671–1725) Dickinson

Brown ink over pencil with pencil and ink shading. Smooth laid paper. 51.2 x 38.7 cm in two joined sheets (top sheet, 24.8 x 38.7 cm; bottom sheet, 27.6 x 38.6 cm). Watermarks (both sheets): Strasbourg lily WR

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WRE/6/2/2, WRE/6/2/3, WRE/6/2/1, WRE/3/4/11