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Adam brothers

Categories: Architecture, Property

Countries: Scotland

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The four Adam brothers: John (1721-1792, born Edinburgh), Robert - the important one, James and William, (1738-1822, suicide) together designed classical buildings. Father was an architect. Initially resented in London, as shown by a contemporary song: "Four Scotchmen, by the name of Adams, who keep their coaches and their madams..."

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Adam brothers

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The Adelphi

The Adelphi This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the...

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Felix Lander

Felix Lander

Architect. He worked initially with Raymond Unwin, designing several buildings in Letchworth and Welwyn Garden Cities. He later joined the firm of Adams and Holden, before going into partnership wi...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Arthur Davis

Arthur Davis

Born London, as Arthur Joseph Davis. In collaboration with Charles Mewes, he designed the Ritz Hotel, the Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall), the interior of the Carlton Hotel (lost), the old Mornin...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Sir John James Burnet

Sir John James Burnet

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 kn...

Person, Architecture, Scotland

1 memorial
Harold A Woodington

Harold A Woodington

Built Royalty Mansions, Soho in 1908.

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Coade Stone

Coade Stone

A ceramic material called an artificial stone, and created by Mrs Eleanor Coade. It became popular in the mid-nineteenth century when there was a high demand for decorative features on buildings. I...

Media, Architecture

4 memorials