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GC/DOM/PD/04/01/03
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GB 2198 GC/DOM/PD/04/01/03
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Restoration of the Gate of Honour
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- 1958-1963 (Creation)
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Plans for the restoration of the gate and the re-introduction of sun-dials, undertaken to commemorate the quatercentenary of the foundation of the College by Dr Caius. The renovation of the stonework was undertaken 1958-9 by W.H. Topper, C. Whittaker and A.G. Whitmore. The sun-dials were sketched by the Junior Bursar, and designed by T.A. Bailey of the Ministry of Works. A plaque commemorating the work was designed by Rattee and Kett.
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See also for further details of the restoration:
Biographical History of Gonville and Caius College Vol. VII pp.534-40.
See also the Junior Bursar, F.C. Powell's papers (PPC/FCP) for file on the Gate of Honour.