Plaque

William Butterfield

Inscription

Greater London Council
William Butterfield, 1814 - 1900, architect, lived here.

Site: William Butterfield (1 memorial)

WC1, Bedford Square, 42

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William Butterfield

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William Butterfield

Gothic Revival architect.  Born London.  Wikipedia give a list of his works a...

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William Butterfield

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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