Person    | Male  Born 30/9/1800  Died 14/12/1881

Decimus Burton

Categories: Architecture

Architect and urban designer. The 10th child of James Burton the property developer. He was a founding fellow, and later, vice-president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and architect to the Royal Botanic Society. His works in London include: Wellington Arch and St Dunstan's Lodge, and the projects: Hyde Park, St James's Park and Regent's Park. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Decimus Burton

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Kew fountain for Queen Victoria

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