Architect. Born in Framlingham, Suffolk. He went to Rome in 1742 to study under Marco Benefiale. In 1750 he travelled to Athens with James Stuart to record the antiquities. He incorporated some of the details he found there in his future architectural designs. Died in London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Nicholas Revett
St George’s Hospital was established on this site in 1733 in a country home b...
Architect and designer. Born near Hull, Yorkshire. Influenced by William Morris, his early work included the design of wallpaper and textiles. Â His designs for houses became very influential on dom...
Born Worcester as Henry John Paull. In partnership with Bickerdike 1873-7. His architect son Alan carried on his father's practice. From Manchester Victorian Architects: "... He rarely remained in...
The upper storey of the west tower was added in 1841 to enable a peal of eight bells to be installed. Â The picture shows the tower in 1810, pre-works.
Professor of Land Use and Transport Studies and Dean of Architecture at Cambridge.  Born Chile.  Awarded an OBE in 2009.
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