Sir Robert Smirke (1781-18 April 1867) was a leading 19th century British architect. 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (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. ... 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. ...

Smirke was the son of portrait painter Robert Smirke, and studied architecture as a pupil of classical architect John Soane in 1796, the same year he commenced his studies at the Royal Academy. He also studied and travelled in southern Europe for several years. Architecture (in Greek αρχή = first and τέχνη = craftsmanship) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Sir John Soane (10 September 1753 - 20 January 1837) was a British architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical tradition. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... This article refers to an art institution in London. ... World map showing location of Europe When considered a continent, Europe is the worlds second smallest continent in terms of area, with an area of 10,600,000 km² (4,140,625 square miles), making it larger than Australia only. ...

Smirke designed public buildings in the classical style, including the main block and facade of the British Museum, the east wing of Somerset House, and the Royal College of Physicians building in Trafalgar Square (now known as Canada House). The main entrance to the British Museum The British Museum in London is the United Kingdoms - and one of the worlds - largest and most important museums of human history and culture. ... Somerset House in London Somerset House in London Somerset House is a large building situated on the south side of The Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. ... The Royal College of Physicians of London is the oldest medical institution in England, and among the most active of all medical professional organisations. ... Trafalgar Square is a square in central London that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars. ... Canada House, Trafalgar Square Canada House is a building located in Trafalgar Square, London. ...

His buildings outside London included the Shire Halls of Gloucester, Shrewsbury and Hereford, plus alterations to Luton Hoo house. Gloucester (pronounced ) is a city and district in south-west England, close to the Welsh border. ... Map sources for Shrewsbury at grid reference SJ4912 Porthill Bridge crossing the Severn at Shrewsbury Shrewsburys Old Market Hall and The Square Market Street, behind the Old Market Hall, with the Music Hall on the left Shrewsbury (pronounced both Shroozbury and Shrowzbury) is the county town of the county... Location within the British Isles Hereford (Welsh: Henffordd (pronounced Henfuth)) is an historic city in the west of England, close to the border with Wales and on the River Wye. ... South-west facade of Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire. ...

He also designed the second incarnation of the Covent Garden Theatre, now the Royal Opera House (destroyed by fire in 1857), and the General Post Office building in St Martins-le-Grand in the City of London (built between 1825 and 1829 (demolished c. 1910). The Floral Hall of the Royal Opera House The Royal Opera House is a performing arts venue in London. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The British General Post Office (GPO) was officially established in 1660 by Charles II and it eventually grew to combine the functions of both the state postal system and telecommunications carrier. ... This article is about a small section of central London. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1910 in topic: Arts Architecture- Art- Film- Literature- Music- Television Science and technology Aviation- Rail transport- Radio- Science Other topics Australia- Canada- Ireland- South Africa- Sport Births- Deaths Lists of leaders: State leaders - Religious leaders 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

His domestic buildings were often in the Gothic style. Notre-Dame Cathedral seen from the River Seine. ...

He was knighted in 1832, and received the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture in 1853. 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional body for architects in the United Kingdom. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

He died in Cheltenham on April 18th 1867. The centre of Cheltenham. ...