Person    | Male  Born 2/9/1900  Died 3/10/1947

John Dower

John Dower

Civil servant and architect. John Gordon Dower was born and died in Yorkshire. In 1945, invalided out of military service, he produced the official report which set out what National Parks in England and Wales should be like, and helped lay the foundations for the 'National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949' which created the National Park system.

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John Dower

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Shakespeare House

{Top plaque:} John Dower - Architect A. T. Rowley Ltd - Builders 1934 {Middl...

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Royal Institute of British Architects

Royal Institute of British Architects

From the RIBA website: "RIBA Awards are given for buildings that have high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The awards are annual, and have been...

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William Lee and F. J. Smith

William Lee and F. J. Smith

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Frank Scarlett

Frank Scarlett

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Donald W. Insall Associates

Donald W. Insall Associates

A firm of chartered architects, historic building and planning consultants. Donald Insall was knighted in 2010.

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5 memorials
Sir Herbert Baker

Sir Herbert Baker

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3 memorials