John Wood the elder black plaque — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: On this site stood St Mary's Chapel designed by John Wood I (1704-1754) in 1734 and demolished 1875. The Chapel was erected for subscribers residing in this area and sited to close the western vista across the south side of the Square. Some Ionic capitals and a base can be seen nearby. One complete column stands near Cleveland Bridge. Recorded plaque organisation: Bath Preservation Trust.

John Wood the elder (1704-1754) was an influential Georgian architect known for his work in Bath, significantly shaping the city's iconic architectural landscape; St Mary's Chapel, though demolished, was part of his broader vision to create harmonious urban vistas.

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