Topographical artist. Born Kingston upon Thames. Studied art and set off for India in 1785 with William, his nephew, as assistant. On his return, after seven years in India, he spent most of the rest of his life publishing work based on his time there. Never married. Died at the house with the plaque.
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Thomas Daniell
Thomas Daniell, 1749 - 1840, topographical artist, lived here. English Heritage
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