Britton was known in his days from the publication "The architectural antiquities of Great Britain", which had appeared in multiple volumes since 1807. Britton (1838; p. 14) wrote about Bourne's work:
Britton, a prominent figure in his era, was recognized for his book "The architectural antiquities of Great Britain," which had been published in several volumes since 1807. In 1838, Britton (page 14) discussed Bourne's work.