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Horace Jones David Lascelles

Horace Jones By David Lascelles

Horace Jones by David Lascelles


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The first published biography of the architect of London's Tower Bridge

Horace Jones Summary

Horace Jones: Architect of Tower Bridge by David Lascelles

Sir Horace Jones (1819-1887) was the architect of Tower Bridge, designed in collaboration with John Wolfe Barry. But while some of his surviving buildings are world famous, Jones himself is relatively unknown. For over twenty years he was architect and surveyor to the City of London, during which time he designed and built Billingsgate, Leadenhall and Smithfield Markets, and from 1864 until his death completed many important buildings for the City of London. From 1882 to 1884 he was also president of the Royal Institute of British Architects. This is the first published biography of Jones and is fully illustrated with examples of his designs and finished works, including Smithfield Market, shortly to reopen as the new home for the Museum of London on the edge of the City.

Horace Jones Reviews

The architect Horace Jones's Tower Bridge, his London markets and houses helped dictate the character of the Victorian City. his turbulent career mirrored its ascent to commercial supremacy. This wonderful biography captures the man and the City alike. * Simon Jenkins *
Long underrated, Horace Jones is an eminent Victorian hiding in plain sight. In David Lascelles he has found the eloquent and passionate champion he deserves. * Rosemary Hill *

About David Lascelles

David Lascelles was for many years New York correspondent and Banking Editor at the Financial Times. He is the author of Other People's Money, a history of banking and histories of Rathbones and Arbuthnot Latham. He currently lives and works in buildings designed by Horace Jones. This is his first book on architecture.

Additional information

NGR9781800819504
9781800819504
1800819501
Horace Jones: Architect of Tower Bridge by David Lascelles
New
Hardback
Profile Books Ltd
2024-04-25
176
N/A
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