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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 - 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. | 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 Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess 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. He came from humble Norfolk stock but his influence extended to the design of the east front of Buckingham Palace and the development of Queen Victoria's favourite bolt-hole Osborne House on the Isle of Wight <ref>''Holland & Hannen and Cubitts - The Inception and Development of a Great Building Firm'', published 1920, Page 33</ref> | 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 Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess 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. He came from humble Norfolk stock but his influence extended to the design of the east front of Buckingham Palace and the development of Queen Victoria's favourite bolt-hole Osborne House on the Isle of Wight <ref>''Holland & Hannen and Cubitts - The Inception and Development of a Great Building Firm'', published 1920, Page 33</ref>. On his death, Queen Victoria was moved to write "In his sphere of life, with the immense business he had in hand, he is a real national loss. A better, kindhearted or more simple, unassuming man never breathed"<ref>'Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London' by Stephen Halliday Pub. David & Charles, 1 Sep 2011</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 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 Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess 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. He came from humble Norfolk stock but his influence extended to the design of the east front of Buckingham Palace and the development of Queen Victoria's favourite bolt-hole Osborne House on the Isle of Wight <ref>Holland & Hannen and Cubitts - The Inception and Development of a Great Building Firm, published 1920, Page 33</ref>. On his death, Queen Victoria was moved to write "In his sphere of life, with the immense business he had in hand, he is a real national loss. A better, kindhearted or more simple, unassuming man never breathed"<ref>'Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London' by Stephen Halliday Pub. David & Charles, 1 Sep 2011</ref>.
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