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.

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.

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