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Many London based Chimni users will know 'Thomas Cubitt' as the name of a rather lovely gastro-pub in London's Belgravia <ref>The Thomas Cubitt http://www.thethomascubitt.co.uk/ </ref>.. The more astute visitor to the pub will have looked at the wonderful architectural illustrations on the wall are realised that Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855), was the leading master builder for the grand [[Regency]] housing developments that emerged in that part of London in the second quarter of the 19th century. | Many London based Chimni users will know 'Thomas Cubitt' as the name of a rather lovely gastro-pub in London's Belgravia <ref>The Thomas Cubitt - Belgravia http://www.thethomascubitt.co.uk/ </ref>.. The more astute visitor to the pub will have looked at the wonderful architectural illustrations on the wall are realised that Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855), was the leading master builder for the grand [[Regency]] housing developments that emerged in that part of London in the second quarter of the 19th century. | ||
Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855) created masterpieces of [[Regency]] housing such as Belgrave Square and Eaton Square in London, and was responsible for the master planning and design of whole sections of the City, such as Pimlico and Bloomsbury, being developed by his patron the Duke of Westminster. He also worked farther afield, creating huge swathes of towns like Brighton where he was responsible for initiatives such as the Kemp Town development. | Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855) created masterpieces of [[Regency]] housing such as Belgrave Square and Eaton Square in London, and was responsible for the master planning and design of whole sections of the City, such as Pimlico and Bloomsbury, being developed by his patron the Duke of Westminster. He also worked farther afield, creating huge swathes of towns like Brighton where he was responsible for initiatives such as the Kemp Town development. | ||
Revision as of 12:54, 18 July 2014
Many London based Chimni users will know 'Thomas Cubitt' as the name of a rather lovely gastro-pub in London's Belgravia <ref>The Thomas Cubitt - Belgravia http://www.thethomascubitt.co.uk/ </ref>.. The more astute visitor to the pub will have looked at the wonderful architectural illustrations on the wall are realised that Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855), was the leading master builder for the grand Regency housing developments that emerged in that part of London in the second quarter of the 19th century.
Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855) created masterpieces of Regency housing such as Belgrave Square and Eaton Square in London, and was responsible for the master planning and design of whole sections of the City, such as Pimlico and Bloomsbury, being developed by his patron the Duke of Westminster. He also worked farther afield, creating huge swathes of towns like Brighton where he was responsible for initiatives such as the Kemp Town development.
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