Series 92: 'Papers relating to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln Cathedral', 1807-1808

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In 1807, under the direction of the Dean of Lincoln Cathedral,Dr George Gordon, the spires of Lincoln Cathedral were removedand other alterations carried out to the Cathedral. These actionswere considered by Sir Joseph Banks and others to be grossly irresponsible

The documents in this series, previously located at ML A80-2,were purchased in 1884 from Lord Brabourne by Sir Saul Samuel,the Agent-General for New South Wales. They were transferred tothe Mitchell Library in 1910 and were part of the accession whichbecame known as the Brabourne collection.