Surveyor and architect. Born John Wornham Penfold in Haslemere, Surrey. He was a founding member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is best known for designing the British hexagonal pillar box.
In the television cartoon series 'Danger Mouse', the main character's sidekick is named Penfold, and their secret hideout is in a Penfold pillar box in Baker Street.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Penfold
Painted in the authentic green then in use, this is a reproduction of the Pen...
Active in 2006, Sam Dawkins, from Warwickshire and Donna Walker, from Windsor, both architectural students from the University of Edinburgh.
Architect. Articled to Henry Poston. Later he specialised in cinema design.
Architect particularly associated with Dulwich. Born 39 Ely Place, Holborn, eldest son of architect Sir Charles Barry. His other London work includes the forecourt of Burlington House and the Great...
