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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The Great Pagoda in the southeast corner of Kew Gardens (The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew). The pagoda was designed by Sir William Chambers in imitation of the Chinese pagodas. It was erected in 1762 and features ten octagonal storeys, the roofs of which were originally adorned with ceramic tiles and large dragons. The wooden dragons have since rotted away. During WWII, a hole was cut in each floor of the pagoda to allow for drop-testing of model bombs. Kew Gardens spans 121 hectares and serves as a research facility as well as a visitor attraction. Text from nitrate negative sleeve: Kew Gardens 1929
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
753 uclamss_1411_0753 ark:/21198/zz002b6r75
Language
English
Subject
International Landmarks Environment Pagodas (buildings) Botanical gardens Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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