Person    | Male  Born 31/5/1857  Died 2/7/1938

Sir John James Burnet

Categories: Architecture

Countries: Scotland

Architect. Born Glasgow. Studied in Paris and returned to gain significant commisions in Glasgow. His first work in London was the Edward VII Galleries at the British Museum, for which he was knighted.

Other London buildings: Kodak House in Kingsway, Adelaide House on London Bridge Approach, Daily Telegraph Building in Fleet Street, Lloyds Bank in Lombard Street, Unilever House at Blackfriars Bridge.

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Sir John James Burnet

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Cavalry Memorial

Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...

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Chelsea Society

Chelsea Society

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.

Group, Architecture, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial
Charles Barry, Jnr

Charles Barry, Jnr

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...

Person, Architecture

3 memorials
Lewis Vulliamy

Lewis Vulliamy

Architect, also sometimes named as Louis Vulliamy. Born Pall Mall, into a family of clockmakers. Uncle to architect George John Vulliamy. Designed a good number of churches and other buildings, man...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Thomas Garner

Thomas Garner

Architect. Worked with G. F. Bodley.

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Henry T. Hare

Henry T. Hare

Architect.  born Scarborough.  Specialised in libraries: Hoxton, Hammersmith, Islington Central, Islington North Branch and at least three outside London.  He carved or etched a hare in all his bui...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial