The Building of the Cathedral
Folder contains photographs of the building of Guildford Cathedral. Includes photographs taken at the quarry where the stones were quarried from and their movement to the Guildford Cathedral Site. Includes photographs of the building work on site in the pre-war years, including images of the first brick being laid. Also includes photographs of the building work when it was started again in the post war period after it was stopped during the Second World War.
Extent 219 photographs
Reference number Guildcath/1/I/I1/001
Storage location PC/3/1 ; Folder 1 Records in this File
This is a black and white photograph depicting workmen constructing the west end of the cathedral. The cross from HMS Ganges is also shown.
This is a black and white photograph depicting the south side of the cathedral under construction. The cathedral stamp of the Clerk of Works on verso is signed ‘Chas Frankiss’ and dated 3/11/38
This is a black and white photograph depicting the south side of the cathedral roof under construction. The cross of HMS Ganges can be seen. Verso the cathedral stamp of the Clerk of Works is signed ‘Chas. Frankiss’ and dated ‘3/11/38’.
This is a black and white photograph showing four workmen working on the construction of the cathedral. One man is consulting plans.
This is a black and white photograph depicting the construction of the roof of the cathedral, showing two workmen in the foreground and another in the background inspecting the dome. The cathedral stamp verso is signed ‘Chas. Frankiss’ and dated ‘3/11/38’.
This is a black and white photograph showing workmen laying bricks and pouring mortar high up near the roof.
This is a black and white photograph that shows three workmen manoeuvring a stone block in to position with the help of a pulley and chain.
This is a black and white photograph depicting the upper levels of the cathedral being built. The cross from HMS Ganges is present. On verso the cathedral stamp of the Clerk of Works is signed ‘Chas. Frankiss’ and dated ‘2/10/38’
This is a black and white photograph portraying the driving of the first pile of the cathedral on Wednesday 8th July 1936. INnpencil on verso ‘Driving of 1st pile of cathedral Wednesday 8th July 1936’.
This is a black and white photograph depicting the driving of the first pile of Guildford Cathedral. Workmen and onlookers, including small boys look on. The cross of HMS Ganges is beyond the machinery. On verso in ink ‘Weds 8th July 1936. Driving of the first pile at Guildford’s new cathedral on Stag Hill. Weds. afternoon ...
This is a black and white photograph depicting the construction of the east end of the cathedral. There is a typed label on verso: ‘ 11. Work in progress form East End of Cathedral. Cross and Foundation Stone in place. 28th January 1938 Photo by Topical Press Agency’.
This is a black and white photograph depicting a woman, a girl [?Isobel Robinson] and a dog standing on the foundations of the cathedral with the cross of HMS Ganges in the background. There are annotations on verso in biro: ‘I think this must have been taken in 1937 (? 1938) {this date annotation in red] ...
Black and white photograph of the Cathedral Exterior with scaffolds.
Black and white photograph showing two builders lifting stones on a sunny day.
Black and white photograph of an exterior view of the Cathedral roof where where we can see a builder, scaffolds, a Roman Cross and Guildford on the background.
Black and white photograph representing the exterior view of the Cathedral in the first steps of its construction.
Black and white photograph of the Cathedral when it was in the beginning of its construction, where there are builders raising walls.
Black and white photograph showing a group of builders raising the walls of the Cathedral.
Black and white photograph showing two builders lifting stones on a sunny day
Black and white photograph showing two builders laying stones.
Black and white photograph showing three builders raising a heavy stone.
Black and white photograph showing a group of builders raising the walls of the Cathedral roof.
Black and white photograph showing a builder working on the Cathedral Dome. We can also see Guildford on the background.
Black and white photograph showing a builder making holes in stones with a hammer and a cord chisel.
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