Chapter V: Preface

In preparing the ‘Handbook of Hereford Cathedral,’ besides a careful personal survey, considerable use has been made of a pamphlet on the condition of the building, printed by Professor Willis before the restoration was commenced under Dean Merewether. Although due acknowledgment of this has been made in the notes, it is proper to mention it here also. The authority of Professor Willis is in no case to be disregarded.

Hereford Cathedral, which has been happily restored to its ancient beauty under the care of Mr. G. G. Scott, is, although not the largest, one of the most important in the West of England; and contains much of very high interest to the architectural student.

R. J. K.

_August, 1864._

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