Thomas Cundy

Thomas Cundy was the name of three English architects, father, son and grandson.

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The eldest Thomas Cundy (1765-1825) was born in Cornwall. He was appointed surveyor to the Grosvenor family's London estates, and was involved in the initial stages of the development of Belgravia and Bloomsbury. He also designed a number of country houses in a picturesque gothic style.

Related Topics:
Cornwall - Grosvenor family - Belgravia - Bloomsbury - Country house - Picturesque

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Thomas Cundy Junior (1790-1867) succeeded his father as surveyor of the Grosvenor Estate, and held the position during the main phase of the development of Belgravia and Pimlico by the contractor Thomas Cubitt. He also designed Normanton Church in Rutland.

Related Topics:
Thomas Cubitt - Rutland

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Thomas Cundy III (1820-1895) was also surveyor of the Grosvenor Estate. He and his father were jointly responsible for a number of gothic churches, including St Barnabas, Pimlico. On his own account he designed London terraces outside of the Grosvenor estate in an Italianate style, including Cornwall Gardens and parts of Queen's Gate, both on Kensington.

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Italianate - Kensington

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