Terence Conran

Sir Terence Conran (born in Surrey on October 4 1931) is a British designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.

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Surrey - October 4 - 1931 - British - Designer - Restaurateur - Retailer - Writer

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Terence Coran was educated at Bryanston School in Dorset. Having started his own design practice in 1956, in 1964 he opened the first Habitat shop, which grew into a large chain selling household goods and furniture in contemporary designs. His later retail companies include the Conran Shop and Storehouse.

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Bryanston School - Dorset - 1956 - 1964 - Habitat

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He has also been involved in architecture and interior design, including London's Michelin Building (which he turned into the restaurant Bibendum) and the Design Museum. He has written and published various books, particularly on interior design.

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Architecture - Interior design - London - Michelin Building - Bibendum - Design Museum

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Conran has also created various other London restaurants including the Soup Kitchen, Quaglino's, Mezzo (restaurant), Pont de la Tour, Blueprint Cafe, Butler's Wharf Chop House, together with restaurants in various other countries.

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Soup Kitchen - Quaglino's - Mezzo (restaurant) - Pont de la Tour - Blueprint Cafe - Butler's Wharf Chop House

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The fashion designer Jasper Conran is his son with his ex-wife, the writer Shirley Conran.

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Jasper Conran - Shirley Conran

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