A Godwin Source Book, Part 4: Ceramics

In his early architectural work, especially on churches, Godwin took a close interest in tiling, and his sketchbooks include many plans and designs for the floors of Northampton Town Hall and other buildings.

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A Godwin Source Book, Part 3: Wallpaper

 
For most of the 1870s Godwin was designing high-end wallpaper for some of the country’s leading paper stainers and art furniture houses. 

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A Godwin Source Book, Part 2: Bristol Architecture

While in later life Godwin was a creative polymath,   the first twenty years of his career were focused on architecture and much of that work was done in Bristol.

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If you want something done, do-it-yourself: A Godwin Source Book, Part I Fabrics

There is, as far as I can see, no online directory or compilation of Godwin’s many different works.  Images and information are scattered across many sites, in various museum collections, private ownership and antiques galleries.  

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Rediscovering Godwin: The Patron Saint of Stokes Croft?

Stokes Croft  is, as you will know from the sign in the central reservation at the southern end of the street, twinned with St Ives.  

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