Great Scott! A Gothic reputation is revived

By 2011-07-08T17:07:00

Choir screen for Hereford Cathedral, currently in the V&A Museum. Scott worked on the cathedral’s restoration from 1855-63.

Next week sees the 200th anniversary of George Gilbert Scott’s birth and, with his masterpiece the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras restored, the architect is once more receiving the appreciation he deserves.

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