The four Adam brothers: John (1721-1792, born Edinburgh), Robert - the important one, James and William, (1738-1822, suicide) together designed classical buildings. Father was an architect. Initially resented in London, as shown by a contemporary song: "Four Scotchmen, by the name of Adams, who keep their coaches and their madams..."
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Adam brothers
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Robert and James Adam - WC2
This plaque was lost when No.4 and all but one of the other houses in the Ter...
The Adelphi
The inscription was created by Sharpington. The photo on his page (27 Novembe...
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Lewisham Priory
The home of philanthropist John Thackeray. It was built in the gothic style with extensive gardens. The site of the house is now occupied by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 428 Lewisham High S...
1 memorial
Cecil Edward Worlledge Duncan-Jones
2016: Via Facebook Mary Kemp has told us: Cecil Duncan Jones spent the war in Ruhleben Civilian Prisoner of War Camp. He was released and sent to Holland in October 1918. Sadly he died on the 10th ...
War dead non-military, WW1
2 memorials
Sir John Vanbrugh
Playwright and architect. Born in the parish of St Nicholas Acons, London, of Flemish descent. Worked in the English Baroque style, sometimes with Hawksmoor, on Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace. L...
6 memorials
Frank Theobalds
Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.
1 memorial
James Adam
Born Edinburgh. Died 13 Albemarle Street. By 1754 had joined the family architectural firm. One of four Adam brothers.
2 memorials
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