John Buxton, Norfolk Gentleman and Architect: Letters to His Son, 1719-1729Letters written by John Buxton (1685-1731), son of Robert Buxton (1659-1691) and Elizabeth Gooch (1664-1730), to his son, Robert Buxton (1710-1750). John was born 15 September 1685 in Wenhaston, Suffolk. He married his cousin, Anne Gooch (1691-1741), daughter of Clement Gooch and Sarah Herne. They had twelve children. |
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... building of Shadwell Lodge , and , throughout the period , the building activities of his contemporaries in Norfolk and farther afield . Colonel Harbord's new house attracted his eye.85 He noted changes at his Branthwayt friends ' house ...
... building of Shadwell Lodge , and , throughout the period , the building activities of his contemporaries in Norfolk and farther afield . Colonel Harbord's new house attracted his eye.85 He noted changes at his Branthwayt friends ' house ...
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... building at Shadwell . However , some fragmentary building accounts have survived . 104 An undated account based on the measurement of the bricklayer's work from the foundations to the fourth [ attic ] floor came to £ 112 13s . 4d . The ...
... building at Shadwell . However , some fragmentary building accounts have survived . 104 An undated account based on the measurement of the bricklayer's work from the foundations to the fourth [ attic ] floor came to £ 112 13s . 4d . The ...
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... building after the manner of the new churches at London.30 Very neat in the inside , the ceiling very fine fretwork by Italians . Dined this day with Dr Hewin.31 In the after- noon saw the museum : a great many curiositys there . A ...
... building after the manner of the new churches at London.30 Very neat in the inside , the ceiling very fine fretwork by Italians . Dined this day with Dr Hewin.31 In the after- noon saw the museum : a great many curiositys there . A ...
Contents
THE LETTERS | 33 |
A Catalogue of Robert Buxtons Books 1720s | 173 |
B A Calculation of John Buxtons Personal Fortune c 1710 | 180 |
Copyright | |
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