Paperback. In the centre of Reading, stands a prominent stone obelisk supporting three bright lamps. It was built in 1804 at the expense of Edward Simeon, a director of the Bank of England, and designed by the great locally-born architect John Soane. It caused controversy and attracted criticism at first, and stood neglected and unlit in scruffy surroundings for many years, but after a full restoration it once again stands proudly and usefully in a worthy setting. Adam Sowans fifth local book traces the origins of the obelisk, the development of its design, and changes to its structure and surroundings over the last 200 years. It also chronicles Soanes other Reading projects some mooted, some built, some demolished and some mythical. The architects own drawings are complemented by newspaper photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. "To Be Lighted Forever" presents history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: A Mark of Affection (Paperback)
Publisher: Two Rivers Press, Reading
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1901677516
ISBN 13: 9781901677515
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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In the centre of Reading stands a prominent stone obelisk supporting three bright lamps. It was built in 1804 at the expense of Edward Simeon, a director of the Bank of England, and designed by the great locally-born architect John Soane.It caused controversy and attracted criticism at first, and stood neglected and unlit in scruffy surroundings for many years, but after a full restoration it once again stands proudly and usefully in a worthy setting. Adam Sowan's fifth local book traces the origins of the obelisk, the development of its design, and changes to its structure and surroundings over the last 200 years.It also chronicles Soane's other Reading projects - some mooted, some built, some demolished and some mythical. the architect's own drawings are complemented by newspaper photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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