Why this matters
The widening of this street in 1890 to improve access to Gloucester Cathedral was a significant urban development project led by Andrew Knowles and designed by architect F.W. Waller, involving substantial financial investment and the construction of new buildings on the eastern side.
What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Gloucester Cathedral Approach Plaque. Its recorded inscription reads: In 1890 this street was widened from 10ft 9ins & the buildings on the eastern side were afterwards erected by the Gloucester Cathedral approaches co. ltd involving a sacrifice of £10,000 ANDREW KNOWLES CHAIRMAN. F. W. WALLER. ARCHITECT. FRANCIS W. JONES.
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