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Hace 4 días · Sir Christopher Wren's design masterfully blends classical elements with innovative engineering, resulting in a structure of unparalleled elegance and harmony. At its heart stands the magnificent dome, inspired by the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, soaring to a height of 365 feet (111 meters) and crowned by a lantern and cross. ...
Hace 3 días · Sir Christopher Wren, the esteemed 17th-century English architect, is renowned for his outstanding contributions to the field of architecture. His masterful works dot the cityscapes of London and beyond, serving as testaments to his legacy and ingenuity.
Hace 4 días · The first Board of Commissioners (supported by warrant dated March 3rd, 1691–2) was composed of three members: Richard Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster-General of the Forces; Sir Stephen Fox, one of the Commissioners of the Treasury; and Sir Christopher Wren, SurveyorGeneral of the Works.
Hace 2 días · The world's longest running play, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, tours the UK & Ireland from Sep 2022 to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
Hace 1 día · Inscriptions were often copied on new plate when the old became worn; thus it is that a castor apparently presented by Sir Christopher Wren in 1653, really dates from 1720 or later. Other interesting pieces are a porringer of 1671, with salver-lid, and a punch-bowl of 1704.
Hace 4 días · The first, built in 1662–3 on the site of a riding yard between Brydges (now Catherine) Street and Drury Lane, was burnt down in 1671/2. The second theatre, the design of which is usually attributed to Sir Christopher Wren, was built on the same site and opened in 1674.
Hace 3 días · Between 1682 and 1684, Downing commissioned Christopher Wren to design a cul-de-sac of 15 to 20 terraced houses on the site. These houses were built quickly and cheaply, a fact that would lead to structural issues later on. How did No. 10 become the prime minister’s residence
