Friar Bacon's Study Oxford antique print 1785

Friar Bacon’s Study, Oxford. Friar Bacon’s Study on the Folly Bridge was a place of pilgrimage for scientists, but the building was pulled down in 1779 to allow for road widening. The study was where Franciscan Friar, Doctor Mirabilis, did much of his work. 

Original copper-plate engraved print from ‘The Antiquities of England and Wales’ by Francis Grose, dated in the plate 7th. March,1785. Paper size approx. 11 x 7.5 inches. Excellent condition. A rare item.