The Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Creator: Unknown

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The Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Creator: Unknown

The Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Observation post built by officers of the Royal Engineers on top of the cross on St Pauls Cathedral in London. Triangulation measurements were taken from here in order to make a new map of London. The map was used to plan drastic improvements to the methods of drainage and sewage disposal, in order to prevent cholera epidemics in the capital. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]

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Cartography Cassell Company Ltd Cross Crosses George Walter George Walter Thornbury Map Making Measurement Observation Post Old And New London Publisher Scaffold Scaffolding St Pauls Cathedral Thornbury

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