Built by Henry Penton in the late 1700s, possibly London's first planned suburb. The estate was completed around 1820. A few of the original houses survive in Chapel Market. The 'Penton Estate: 750 commercial and residential properties, N1 and WC1' was sold by auction in May 1951.
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Rowland Plumbe
Architect. Also known as Roland Plumbe. Designed many residential schemes across London.
2 memorials
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John & Ruth Howard Charitable Trust
The Trust will consider giving grants for the preservation of buildings of historic or architectural interest anywhere in England (but not Wales), with a preference for the Greater London area (not...
1 memorial
Nicholas Barbon
Builder and economist, a key figure in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire. Laid out Essex Street in 1675. Also redeveloped Red Lion Fields and the Temple. It seems he was an extrovert ro...
1 memorial
Major Hubert C. Corlette
Australian architect mainly of churches. Born Hubert Christian Corlette. Father of English architect John C. Corlette.
1 memorial