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Sir James Pennethorne (June 4, 18011871) was a notable 19th century English architect and planner, particularly associated with buildings and parks in central London. June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1801 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect, also known as a building designer, is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction, whose role is to guide decisions affecting those building aspects that are of aesthetic, cultural or social concern. ... The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...


Born in Worcester, Pennethorne travelled to London in 1820 to study architecture under, first, August Pugin and then John Nash. Like many architects of the period, he spent time studying in Italy (1824-1826). He then returned to London to work for Nash on several government buildings, and – like Nash – became well-known for his planning work and for landscaping London parks. He served for some years as chief architect at the government’s Office of Works. The city of Worcester (pronounced ) is the county town of Worcestershire in England; the river Severn runs through the middle, with the citys large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... // Scope and intentions According to the very earliest surviving work on the subject, Vitruvius De Architectura, good buildings should have Beauty (Venustas), Firmness (Firmitas) and Utility (Utilitas); architecture can be said to be a balance and coordination among these three elements, with none overpowering the others. ... Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (March 1, 1812 _ September 14, 1852) was an English-born architect, designer and theorist of design now best remembered for his work on churches and on the Houses of Parliament. ... John Nash (1752 – 13 May 1835) was a British architect responsible for much of the layout of Regency London. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...


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His pupils included Henry Saxon Snell (1830-1904). Kennington is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth. ... The Bathing Pond in Victoria Park. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Battersea, as defined by the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea, part of the old County of London, England, before 1965 Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth, England. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...


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James Pennethorne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (283 words)
Sir James Pennethorne (4 June 1801 – 1 September 1871) was a notable 19th century English architect and planner, particularly associated with buildings and parks in central London.
Born in Worcester, Pennethorne travelled to London in 1820 to study architecture under, first, August Pugin and then John Nash.
He was the brother of architect John Pennethorne (1808–1888).
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