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 knighted.
Other London buildings: Kodak House in Kingsway, Adelaide House on London Bridge Approach, Daily Telegraph Building in Fleet Street, Lloyds Bank in Lombard Street, Unilever House at Blackfriars Bridge.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir John James Burnet
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
Architects. The practice comprised John James Burnet, Thomas Smith Tait and Francis Lorne. Their works include the King Edward VII galleries at the British Museum.
Architect. Born Basil Urwin Spence in Bombay. He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art, where he won many prizes. His most famous work is probably the new Coventry cathedral which was completed i...
From Anatpro: English architect mostly associated with philanthropic schemes, including the Gothic Columbia Market (1866) and the Gothic working-class housing-scheme at Columbia Square (1857–60), b...
Architect. Born London. Cousin to Benjamin Disraeli. Designed some lovely squares in London: Belgrave Square, Alexander Square, Thurloe Square, Pelham Crescent and Place, Walton Place, and a numbe...
Architect, known for his pioneering use of ornamental iron work. His work in London includes: The Crystal Palace/Great Exhibition, Thames Embankment, Abbey Mills Pumping House, a number of railway...
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