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Cust, Sir Edward (1794–1878) Baronet, army officer, historian, and politician
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Letter from Edward Cust
Add. MS a/202/86 · Item · 27 Oct. 1835
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Leason Castle, nr. Liverpool - The Italian style of architecture is the most superior for picture galleries. EC was not impressed with the plans for the Fitzwilliam Museum and sent a design by W. Barry 'prepared at my desire' to Cambridge. The Vice-Chancellor refused to receive it. As an authority on architecture could WW at least get the design seen.