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Detail pencil sketch of Folly on A3 paper

A4 3D blueprint 18.06.1967 'Garden Sun House for Mrs Spencer by John Wilby & Son Ltd'

This wasn't built.

Blue print of the site. 'York Gate Adel", not to scale. 1978' - in pencil. A3

Proposed design, on tracing paper, by F. Landon for top of wrought iron gate. For accompanying letter see YGA00975.

Pencil sketch on A3 paper for George & Mary Griffin Trough. 'RAS 1971/72'
The drawing shows how three stone griffins salvaged by Robin were to be combined with a stone sink to form a water feature.

Robin's drawings of "Wrought Iron Gate for York Gate Adel" (RAS 1972); Detail and measurements; Size A3.
The design was based on a screen in the Victoria and Albert Museum, and was made for Robin by his blacksmith F. Landon.

Ink drawing inscribed 'Pedestal from the Tuscan Order for York Gate. RAS 1972' A3

Ink drawing of the Twist Column Sundial 'A fine spiral twist column sundial surmounted by globe dial'; pencil sketches of parts on front and back of paper.
Robin saw a similar sundial in London and asked a local stonemason to make a one based on his…

Pen and ink design of ideas for a garden corner with steps based on artefacts at York Gate: bonsai in pots, metal gate, steps. 'RAS 1971/2' A3

Pen and ink sketch detail of the Arbour; 'RAS January 1971' A3 paper.

This drawing shows how old roof trusses, reclaimed by Robin from an fire damaged building, might be used to create an arbour for York Gate