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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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.

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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

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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