The foundation stone of Cambridge's principle museum was laid on 2 November 1837. The main design, by the architect George Basevi (1794 – 1845), was chosen following an architectural competition. However, Basevi's premature death, falling from the west tower of Ely Cathedral, left much of the costruction to the architect Charles Robert Cockerell (1788 – 1863).
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The main entrance to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The foundation stone of Cambridge's principle museum was laid on 2 November 1837. The main design, by the architect George Basevi (1794 – 1845), was chosen followin