Lascelles, David
Horace Jones: Architect of Tower Bridge
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800819504
- author:
- Lascelles, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Profile Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.4 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Discover the life and work of Sir Horace Jones, the architect behind one of London's most iconic landmarks: Tower Bridge.
Jones was a prolific builder who designed and constructed many notable buildings in the City of London, including Billingsgate, Leadenhall and Smithfield Markets. His contributions to the city's architecture are still visible today, making him an important figure in British building history.
This biography is the first published account of Jones' life and work, featuring over 20 years of his designs and finished projects, including a rare example of Smithfield Market, which is set to reopen as the new home for the Museum of London.
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