Wren, Christopher (1632–1723)

Person

1632–1723

Oxford; London

Surveyor of the King’s Works in England; rebuilt St Paul’s Cathedral and directed royal works at Hampton Court and Greenwich.

• Guildhall building records, on the dressing of façade stones before setting
• Building accounts of the college works at Oxford, recording the reinforcement of the north wall
• Ledger of the fabric works of York Minster, with the articles of charge for the northern transept
• Account of wages paid to the several trades employed upon the King’s works at Hampton Court
• Works accounts for Hampton Court Palace