"Blore" Quotes from Famous Books
... of the structure, but into the Gothic columns and Gothic tracery of the windows, as well as into the lofty and elegant spire. Iron was also employed in the external ornamental details, where delicate yet effective decoration was desirable. The famous architect, Edward Blore, was the designer of the church; and the whole details of the building—of which cast-iron formed the principal material— were executed to his entire satisfaction* [footnote... So far as I can recollect, the name of the church was St. James's. It ... — James Nasmyth's Autobiography • James Nasmyth |