Architect. Born in Paisley. His works include: Selfridges in Oxford Street, Daily Telegraph office in Fleet Street, Unilever House in Blackfriars and Sydney Harbour Bridge. His own house also got a revamp with Art Deco chimneys and extension. A partner in Burnet, Tait and Lorne.
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Thomas Smith Tait
The Chelsea Society was founded by the Chelsea author Reginald Blunt, with the aim of protecting the historical fabric of Chelsea and of influencing future environmental changes.
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