Architect, master builder and speculative developer. Active in London and Bedford. From British History: "... a Bedford carpenter's son who had made his name in the 1820s and '30s as a speculative builder in the South Street area of Mayfair." That page has a lot of detail about the development in Knightsbridge. Gave his address as South Street in 1837 and Putney Heath and Rutland Gate in 1853. Died Brighton.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Elger
Commemorated ati
Elger boundary
1856 Mr. Elger's freehold land extends thirteen inches eastward of this stone.
Other Subjects
Sir William Chambers
Architect. Though born in Gothenburg, Sweden where his father was a merchant, he is considered to be Scots. Having visited China he designed the Pagoda and Roman Ruin in Kew Gardens. Somerset Hous...
2 memorials
William Douglas Caroe
Born near Liverpool, son of the Danish Consul. Became an architect in the Arts and Crafts style, specialising in churches. The splendid 1 Millbank was built for the Church Commissioners in 1903. Di...
1 memorial
Monmouth House
The Duke of Monmouth obtained a site in Soho Square in 1681 on which the house was built. After his execution, it became the residence for successive French Ambassadors, before being demolished.
1 memorial
John Nash
Born in London. Notable works: Regent Street, Royal Opera Arcade and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Much of his work was for the Prince Regent but we've heard that Mrs Nash gave birth to an illegiti...
7 memorials
Old St Paul's Cathedral
From Engineering Timelines : "The present St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is the fourth cathedral on this site. The first two Anglo-Saxon buildings were timber, and the third...
5 memorials