Memorials & monuments · London
Charles Barry
Charles Barry — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Charles Barry is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sir Charles Barry (23 May 1795 – 12 May 1860) was an English architect best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Houses of Parliament) in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens. He is known for his major contribution to the use of Italianate architecture in Britain, especially the use of the Palazzo as basis for the design of country houses, city mansions and public buildings. He also developed the Italian Renaissance garden style for the many gardens he designed around country houses.
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Background
History
Born on 23 May 1795 in Bridge Street, Westminster (opposite the future site of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster), he was the fourth son of Walter Edward Barry (died 1805), a stationer, and Frances Barry (née Maybank; died 1798). He was baptised at St Margaret's, Westminster, into the Church of England, of which he was a lifelong member. His father remarried shortly after Frances died and Barry's stepmother Sarah would bring him up. before being apprenticed to Middleton & Bailey, Lambeth architects and surveyors, at the age of 15. Barry exhibited drawings at the Royal Academy annually from 1812 to 1815. Upon the death of his father, Barry inherited a sum of money that allowed…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4620, -0.1457
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW4 0RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
Sources
- osm: node/8039437159 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Charles Barry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Barry?
- Charles Barry is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW4 0RN), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- Is Charles Barry free to visit?
- Yes, Charles Barry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charles Barry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW4 0RN. It sits within the Clapham and Brixton Hill parliamentary constituency.