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Sir Horace Jones PPRIBA (20 May 1819 – 21 May 1887) was an English architect particularly noted for his work as architect and surveyor to the City of London from 1864 until his death. He served as president of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1882 until 1884, and was knighted in 1886.
Sir Horace Jones was an English architect surveyor to the City of London, most famous for designing Tower Bridge. Discover the story of the man behind the Bridge as well as his other impressive achievements.
Tower Bridge was designed by a team of architects and engineers led by Sir Horace Jones. Jones was the City of London’s architect who also designed Billingsgate, Smithfield and Leadenhall Markets in a similar style, as well as many other buildings across the City.
On 26 February 1864 he was elected architect and surveyor to the City of London. The City bridges came under his control and he prepared a scheme for widening London Bridge but this did not obtain Government approval.
Apr 25, 2024 · 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.
- David Lascelles
This talk will explore the life and work of Sir Horace Jones (1819-1887), chief architect to the City of London who designed many of its most famous buildings including Tower Bridge, Smithfield, Leadenhall and Billingsgate markets, and the Temple Bar memorial.
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On 26 February 1864 he was elected as architect and surveyor to the City of London. He designed a series of renowned London markets, including Smithfield, Billingsgate, and Leadenhall. In conjunction with the structural engineer Sir John Wolfe-Barry he designed Tower Bridge.
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