Thomas Gray to William Palgrave, [August 1758]

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Dugdale mentions (as if it still existed) a Chappel of the Virgin on the North-side of the Church; if this be true, it is the oldest part of the whole, being founded by A:p Roger in Henry 2d's time. be sure to look for it.

Can you distinguish in the S: Transept two different styles that of Richard 1st's time, & that of Henry 3d's? & in the rest of ye building three more kinds of architecture, that of Edw:1st in the N: Transept; of Edw: 2d in the Nave, & West-Front; & of Edw: 3d in the Choir, & great Tower.

Is there any difference in the building of ye Lady-Choir, & the ornaments bestow'd upon it?

Pray, be particular in describing the parts of this Cathedral, wch (as I remember) is the great School of the Goths.

There was a building of Edw: 4th's reign (call'd St William's College) for the Chantry-Priests near this Church. where is it now, & what other old Fragments remain of Cloisters, Palace, &c: go into the Vaults under the Choir, if you can.

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