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King's College, Cambridge

King's College Chapel is one of the most famous medieval buildings in England. The foundation stone was laid in 1446 and it took over a century to build which included an interruption by the War of the Roses. It was final completed in 1547.

The building on the right is the Gibb's building, named after its architect, was begun in 1724. It is constructed in White Portland Stone.

(source: www.kings.cam.ac.uk/visitors/tours/index.html)

 

 

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