Horace Jones

Architect of Tower Bridge

David Lascelles

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02 July 2024

Individual architects & architectural firms; History of architecture; Biography: arts & entertainment

Sir Horace Jones (1819-1887) was the architect of Tower Bridge, designed in collaboration with John Wolfe Barry. But while some of his surviving buildings are world famous, Jones himself is relatively unknown.

For over twenty years he was architect and surveyor to the City of London, during which time he designed and built Billingsgate, Leadenhall and Smithfield Markets, and from 1864 until his death completed many important buildings for the City of London. From 1882 to 1884 he was also president of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

This is the first published biography of Jones and is fully illustrated with examples of his designs and finished works, including Smithfield Market, shortly to reopen as the new home for the Museum of London on the edge of the City.

By: David Lascelles
Imprint: Profile Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781800819504
ISBN 10: 1800819501
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 02 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

David Lascelles was for many years New York correspondent and Banking Editor at the Financial Times. He is the author of Other People's Money, a history of banking and histories of Rathbones and Arbuthnot Latham. He currently lives and works in buildings designed by Horace Jones. This is his first book on architecture.

Reviews for Horace Jones: Architect of Tower Bridge

'The architect Horace Jones's Tower Bridge, his London markets and houses helped dictate the character of the Victorian City. his turbulent career mirrored its ascent to commercial supremacy. This wonderful biography captures the man and the City alike.' - Simon Jenkins 'Long underrated, Horace Jones is an eminent Victorian hiding in plain sight. In David Lascelles he has found the eloquent and passionate champion he deserves.' - Rosemary Hill