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104:(4 June 1801 – 1 September 1871) was a British architect and planner, particularly associated with buildings and parks in central London.
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Office of the Duchy of
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National Archives (United Kingdom)
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Kensington Museums Area
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Papers Read at the Royal Institute of British Architects
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803:"'South Kensington' and the Science and Art Department"
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596:6 Burlington Gardens
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486:John Charles Herries
389:His pupils included
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365:University of London
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354:War Office
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257:Piccadilly
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229:Old Street
217:Shoreditch
92:Occupation
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482:Sevenoaks
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184:Ilminster
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135:John Nash
127:Worcester
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