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MS 2329/ENG/9/5/1 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Bound tender documents titled 'Superstructure of the nave', 'Superstructure of chapel of unity', 'Superstructure of guild chapel' and 'Paving the ruins'.
10/1956
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MS 2329/ENG/9/5/11 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Material from boxfile titled 'Third contract: Ove Arup and partners; Rosser and Russell; reconstruction of ruins; general correspondence; daywork sheets'.
1955
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MS 2329/ENG/9/5/11/5 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Reconstruction of ruins 64' containing correspondence, financial statements, report, drawings, specification and schedule of works, photograph of ruins.
1962
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MS 2329/ENG/9/5/11/6 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Additional work to ruins, daywork sheets and new doorway' containing daily account sheets for materials and labour.
1964
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Material from boxfile titled '11 Priory Row, George Loveitt and Sons; Chapel of the Cross; Cappers' Room - general subcontractors, Heals Contracts Ltd, Edinburgh Tapestry Co Ltd, Ralph Beyer, J R Deacon Ltd, Reconstruction Committee, Julian Hoare Secretary; preservation of the ruins files, War Damage Commission, model etc at base of tower, weekly reports, J R Deacon Ltd, tenders for preservation of the ruins, James Barr and Son, J F booth & Son Ltd'.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/11 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: War Damage Commission' containing correspondence, report on necessary works, estimates, application for building licences, building licences, schedule, and contract.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/12 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: model etc at base of ruins' containing correspondence, quotations for curtains and showcase, and statement of account.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/13 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: weekly reports' containing weekly reports.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/14 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: tenders for preservation of the ruins contract' containing correspondence, comparison of tenders, contract for stonework, contracts and tenders for preservation of ruins.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/15 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: James Barr and Son' containing correspondence relating to tenders.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/2/16 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins: J F Booth and Son Limited' containing correspondence, report, professional references, and estimate.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/6/6 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Paving to ruins' containing correspondence, valuation, tender documents, quotation, drawings, building notice, and trade literature.
1962
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/7 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Material from boxfile titled 'Stain glass windows certificates; preservation of the ruins certificates; paving the ruins; Refectory; Cappers' Room; Chapel of the Cross; font boulder; Guild Chapel, general; mortar mix; Second Contract certificates; First Contract certificates; Cappers' Room certificates; foundation stone ceremony certificates; bishops pastoral staff; consecration and thanksgiving service; acoustics; acoustics test wall; acoustic plaster manufacturers; B.B.C.'.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/7/2 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Preservation of the ruins certificates' containing correspondence and contractor's bills.
1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/7/3 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Coventry Cathedral certificates: paving the ruins' containing financial certificates.
1963
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/15 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Material from boxfile titled 'Coventry Cathedral; lecture room block local authorities; Youth Hostel and refectory extensions fees; new doorway 158 job cost; youth hostel 135 job cost; additional work to ruins job cost, refectory extension job cost study; certificates /additional ventilation kitchen to refectory extension'.
c.
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MS 2329/ENG/9/6/9/8 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Additional Work to Ruins: Cappers' Room' containing architects' instructions, correspondence, and trade literature.
6/1964
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MS 2329/ENG/9/6/9/17 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Cathedral Ruins.
Folder titled 'Old Cathedral' containing correspondence.
11/1960
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MS 2329/ENG/9/6/9/18 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Cathedral Ruins.
Folder titled 'J R Deacon Limited' containing correspondence.
7/1952
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/15/7 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'C.C. Additional work to ruins - job cost study' containing salary information.
c. 12/1965
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/17/7 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Coventry Cathedral reports' containing architectural competition conditions and instructions, print of old Coventry Cathedral, photographs, report on the ruins, reports on quarries, report on building plans and estimates, reports on contractors, results of stone tests, and bill and act relating to the reconstruction.
1950
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/17/8 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Coventry Cathedral schedules' containing: specifications for bookstall in ruins, vault pyramids, and concrete columns; notes on concrete mixes, areas of glass for Baptistry window, paved floor areas, special architectural items, finishes in undercroft, and constructional materials; and schedule of outstanding provisions for completion of project.
1956
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MS 2329/ENG/9/8/19/10 Records of Sir Basil Spence OM RA, architects, Canonbury Place, London, England
Folder titled 'Third Contract - kiosk in the ruins- bookstall ' containing correspondence, estimate, quotations, specification, conditions, architects instructions, development application, and drawing.
c. 1/1960
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