Surveyor and architect. Born John Wornham Penfold in Haslemere, Surrey. He was a founding member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is best known for designing the British hexagonal pillar box.
In the television cartoon series 'Danger Mouse', the main character's sidekick is named Penfold, and their secret hideout is in a Penfold pillar box in Baker Street.
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John Penfold
Painted in the authentic green then in use, this is a reproduction of the Pen...
This Penfold pillar box, dating from around 1870 is preserved as an historica...
Laid out the Norland Estate and designed the Royal Crescent there. Died at home in Wimpole Street.
Professor of Land Use and Transport Studies and Dean of Architecture at Cambridge. Born Chile. Awarded an OBE in 2009.
Architect and designer. Born near Hull, Yorkshire. Influenced by William Morris, his early work included the design of wallpaper and textiles. His designs for houses became very influential on dom...
Church architect. Born Doncaster. The neo-Byzantine Westminster Cathedral is his master work. Other major work in London: Sacred Heart High School at Hammersmith: St Marys at Cadogan Street; Our La...
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