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The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown
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The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). View of the building in the City of London where diarist Samuel Pepys worked as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board from 1660 till 1677. The Navy Office was a government department which was responsible for the day-to-day civil administration of the British Royal Navy from 1576 until 1832. The building at Crutched Friars was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1683-1684, after the previous building burned down in 1672. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien. [Collins, London, 1943]
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Amorini Angelic Britain In Pictures Cherubs Christopher Collins Crutched Friars Kate Kate Obrien Kathleen Mary Louise Kathleen Mary Louise Obrien Navy Office Obrien Pepys Perspective Samuel Samuel Pepys Scroll Sir Christopher Wren Social History Symmetrical Symmetry T Taylor Taylor William Collins William Collins And Sons William Collins Sons Wren Baroque Era Cherub Putti
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This print captures the grandeur of The Navy Office in Crutched Friars, London, as it stood in 1714. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren after its predecessor was destroyed by fire, this building served as the administrative hub for the British Royal Navy from 1576 to 1832. It was within these walls that Samuel Pepys diligently worked as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board from 1660 to 1677. The image showcases the remarkable baroque architecture and symmetrical design characteristic of Wren's genius. The vibrant colors bring life to every detail, from intricate scrollwork and cherubs adorning the facade to angelic putti playfully scattered throughout. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to a pivotal period in English history. This print not only provides a glimpse into an important government institution but also serves as a testament to Britain's naval power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Preserved within these frames is not just a building but also social history itself. Through Kate O'Brien's lens, we can appreciate how architecture intertwines with society, reflecting both its aspirations and accomplishments. With each passing decade since its creation in 1943, this print has become more than just an artistic representation; it has transformed into an invaluable piece of historical documentation—a window into our past that continues to captivate audiences today.
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