Collection of Victorian architectural drawings by R G Thomas

Description

A collection of architectural drawings by the Newport architect R.G. Thomas (1820 - 1883).

Thomas was an architect and engineer who spent most of his life in Australia, having emigrated from Britain in 1836. He returned to Britain in 1846, where he remained for a period of 15 years, most of which were spent in Newport. During this time he was involved in numerous diverse building projects ranging from a drainage system for a housing estate to designs for cottages and villas and from shop-fronts to schools, churches and town halls.

Curriculum for Wales

Expressive Arts, Humanities

History, Famous Welsh People

Age: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5

Learning Collection

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