ABSTRACT
Matthew Digby Wyatt studied architecture under his brother Thomas, following an established family tradition. In all the ancient iron-work the people may discern a peculiar manner of execution, admirably suited to the material, and quite distinct from that of stone or wood. It is likewise to be remarked, that the necessary fastenings for iron-work were always shown and ornamented. From considering the people progress in aping effete conventionalities let the reader turn to the origination they may be said to have given to the development of new styles dependent on the imperative requirements and giant mould of modern civil engineering. Schools of design may certainly do something, commercial spirit and energy much more, cultivation on the part of the public the most; how these have been acting lately the Exhibition of 1851 has shown.
