Architect of theatres. Those still standing in London include: the Vaudeville, the Lyric, the Garrick, Her Majesty's. Born Bath. Died at home at 26 Mecklenburgh Square.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
C. J. Phipps
Commemorated ati
Her Majesty's Theatre - SWET
Theatreland - Heart of the performing arts in London Her Majesty's Theatre ...
Lyric Theatre
{Above a stylized picture of two performers:} Lyric Theatre Built by C.J. Phi...
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Alfred Waterhouse
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Lesnes Abbey
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John Shaw, Jnr.
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Sir John Vanbrugh
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Edward W. Godwin
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