About the BRF Collection
The Byzantine Research Fund Archive (BRF) is a unique collection of architectural drawings, photographs and notebooks created from the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th century by a small team of British architects trained in the Arts & Crafts tradition whose studies of Byzantium shaped the Byzantine Revival in later years.
The collection contains over 1,500 drawings and 1,000 photographs, numerous notebooks and the corporate records associated with the Byzantine Research and Publication Fund, the original body created in 1907 to support this work. Although the Fund was associated with the BSA from the time it was founded, it was not until 1937 that the BSA formerly took over the property and operation of it. The BRF Archive contains records of Byzantine monuments in Greece, Turkey, Italy, the Near East, Egypt, and Cyprus. In some cases, the collection contains the only record of a monument before its destruction in modern times, the most important example being the church of Hagios Demetrios in Thessalonike which was almost completely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1917 shortly after being recorded by one of the BRF architects, Walter Sykes George. It also contains personal records of the following architects; Robert Weir Schultz, Sidney Howard Barnsley, Walter Sykes George, William Harvey, Harold Swainson, Peter Gus Corbett, and A.H.S (Peter) Megaw. The aspirations of the BRF Archive Project today are to make these materials accessible to a wide range of researchers.
View from the north-east. The photograph is initialed:'W.S.G.' in pencil in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
View from the suth-east. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back of the photograph.
View from the south-east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright Robert W.S. Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. The initials 'S.H.B' survive in pencil in the lower left-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
View of the interior-The mosaic decoration in the dome. The photograph is initialed 'W.S.G.' at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no: 02/09/27/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/72).
View of the interior-The mosaic decoration in the dome. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. The initials 'S.H.B' survives in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no: 02/09/26/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/71).
View of the interior-The mosaic decoration in the dome. The photograph is signed 'W.S.George' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, Enthroned Virgin with Child). The photograph is signed 'W.S.George' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, the Magi). The photograph is signed 'W.S.George' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, the Magi and the Shepherds). The photograph is signed 'W.S.George' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, the Magi). The photograph is initialed 'W.S.G.' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo - (fragment- the steps). The photograph is signed 'W.S.George' in pencil at the back. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo - (fragment- the steps). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo - (fragment- the steps). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, Enthroned Virgin with Child). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment- the Magi). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.
The ambo (fragment, the Magi and the Shepherds). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. Further annotation in pencil survives.
View from south-west. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
View from north-west. This is a commercial photo. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back. Creator unknown. Photo taken before the monument was damaged by a fire on August 23, 1890
View from north-east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
View from the east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
View from the east. This is a commercial photo. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back. Creator unknown. Photo taken before the monument was damaged by a fire on August 23, 1890
Interior view looking west. See also photos nos.:02/10/15/02 (BRF no 02/01/07/97 and 02/10/16/01(BRF no. 02/01/07/98).Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
Interior view looking west. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also photos nos.:02/10/15/01 (BRF no 02/01/07/96 and 02/10/16/01(BRF no. 02/01/07/98).Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
Interior view looking west. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back of the photograph. See also photos nos.:02/10/15/02 (BRF no 02/01/07/97 and 02/10/15/01(BRF no. 02/01/07/96).Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
Interior view looking north-east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
View of the north aisle looking east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives.Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
Interior view looking east. See also photo no. 02/10/19/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/102). Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
Interior view looking east. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also photo no. 02/10/18/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/101). Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
External view of the gallery over the south aisle looking west. The photograph is stamped on the back: 'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also photo no. 02/10/18/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/101). Taken after the fire of Aug. 23, 1890
View of the east apse. The photograph is signed in ink and pencil at the back 'W.S.G.'.
External view fo the gallery over narthex looking west. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. Taken after the fire on Aug. 23, 1890
View of the interior from the galleries. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back of the photograph.
The modern iconostasis. Further annotation in pencil survives at the back of the photograph.
North aisle-West column with impost capital. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/10/23/01 (BRF no. 02/01/07/107).
North aisle-West column with impost capital. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/10/22/01 (BRF no 02/01/07/106).
Nave - Column with wind-blown capital. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/10/24/01 (BRF no 02/01/07/108).
Nave - Column with wind-blown capital. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/10/23/02 (BRF no 02/01/07/107).
The ambo (frontal view). Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/11/02/01 (BRF no 02/01/07/118).
The ambo (frontal view). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper left-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/11/01/01 (BRF no 02/01/07/117).
The ambo (side view). The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright R.W.S.Weir & The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'S.H.B' in pencil in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/11/03//01 (BRF no 02/01/07/120).
The ambo (side view). Further annotation in pencil survives. See also no. 02/11/02/02 (BRF no 02/01/07/119).
Dome mosaics. The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the upper left-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late ninth century. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives. See also photo no.: 02/11/05/04 (BRF no. 02/01/07/127).
Dome mosaics (close view of details). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives. See also photo no.: 02/11/05/03 (BRF no. 02/01/07/126).
Dome mosaics (close view of the inscription). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the lower left-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.
Dome mosaics (close view of the lower part of Virgin's body). The mosaic decoration in the dome is dated to the late 9th c. The photograph is stamped at the back:'Copyright - The Byzantine Research & Publication Fund'. It is initialed 'W.H.' in the upper right-hand corner. Further annotation in pencl survives.