Maps and Plans Gallery

Elevation of the Great Pagoda as first intended, 1763

Sir William Chambers first published this design of the Pagoda in 1763 in his Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew in Surry'. The building itself was constructed between Autumn 1761 and Spring 1762. Engraving on paper by T. Miller.
Elevation of the Great Pagoda as first intended by William Chambers, Architect

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The Temperate House, plan no 10

The Temperate House- elevation showing principal entrances

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Plan of the Temperate House- smoke stacks, 1912

Plan of the Temperate House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, detailing new smoke stacks for boilers, H.M Office of works, Westminister, January 12th, 1912

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