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Walter Poole Littlechild
Best known for his concise guide to King's College Chapel, this early 20th-century writer brought one of Cambridge's great landmarks to life for general readers. His work blends clear history with a close eye for architecture and the chapel's long royal and religious story.
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A Short Account of King's College Chapel
by Walter Poole Littlechild
About the author
Walter Poole Littlechild is known for A Short Account of King's College Chapel, a brief history of the famous chapel at King's College, Cambridge. Contemporary editions identify him as the chapel clerk, which helps explain the practical, insider tone of his writing.
His book was published in the early 20th century, with a second edition appearing in 1921. It introduces readers to the chapel's foundation, building history, stained glass, and architectural details in a straightforward way that feels aimed at visitors as much as students of history.
Not much biographical information about Littlechild seems easy to confirm from widely available sources today. What can be said with confidence is that his surviving reputation rests on this accessible account of King's College Chapel and his evident familiarity with one of Cambridge's most celebrated buildings.