| Admin/Biog History | Stamp's research into 'British India' was extensive, he first visited India in 1975 with Colin Amery, to visit LutyensÂ’ buildings in New Delhi. Throughout Stamp's career he researched the subject for a variety of activities including scholarship, journalism, teaching, and exhibitions.
In May 1977 Stamp authored an article for Art and Archeological Research Papers, titled 'Victorian Bombay: 'Urbs prima in Indis'. In 1980 Stamp wrote an article for Architectural Digest titled 'The Mararaja of Jodhpur's Palace'.
Two of Stamp's essays were translated and published in an Italian journal: 'Presenze del passato: Il Palazzo di Marno, Splendore vitoriano a Calcutta' and 'Favoloso Jodhpur'.
In 1980 Stamp was asked by the Royal Society to give the Sir George Birdwood Memorial Lecture on 10 Feb 1981. The lecture was titled 'British Architecture In India 1857-1947'. The lecture was chaired by Penelope Chetwode, and was later published. |
| Description | This file includes material concerning Stamp's research into 'British India'. It includes correspondence concerning Stamp's position as an expert on the architecture in 'British India'. It also includes material concerning the papers of the architect Vincent Esch.
Of particular interest:
-letter from John M Fascal, dated 21 Aug 1980, concerning his research into Maharajas and rolls-royce in India
-Abbott & Holder, Picture Dealers Lists 202, September 1981
-annotated copy of 'Indian Architecture, and Its Suitability for Modern Requirements', by F. O. Oertel |