Plaque

James Burton

Erection date: 6/6/2018

Inscription

James Burton, 1761 - 1837, builder and developer, lived here, 1794 - 1796.
Marchmont Association
University of London

Site: James Burton (1 memorial)

WC1, Guilford Street, 92

This was Burton's home, where he lived whilst building Guilford Street and the south side of Brunswick Square. It now belongs to the University of London.

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James Burton

Architect and property developer. The most successful property developer of R...

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