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Horace Jones (20 de mayo de 1819-21 de mayo de 1887) fue un arquitecto inglés particularmente conocido por su trabajo como arquitecto y topógrafo de la ciudad de Londres desde 1864 hasta su muerte. Su trabajo más reconocido es el Puente de la Torre, el famoso monumento londinense.
- 20 de mayo de 1819
- 21 de mayo de 1887, Devonshire Place (Reino Unido)
- Cementerio de West Norwood
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Sir Horace Jones PPRIBA (20 May 1819 – 21 May 1887) was an English architect particularly noted for his work as architect and surveyor to the City of London from 1864 until his death. He served as president of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1882 until 1884, and was knighted in 1886.
- 20 May 1819, Bucklersbury, London
- 21 May 1887 (aged 68), London
- Ann Elizabeth Patch
- West Norwood Cemetery
Su estilo gótico victoriano deriva de una ley que obligó a los diseñadores a crear una estructura que estuviera en armonía con la cercana Torre de Londres. John Wolfe Barry diseñó, conjuntamente con Horace Jones, un puente basculante con dos torres sobre muelles.
Sir Horace Jones was an English architect surveyor to the City of London, most famous for designing Tower Bridge. Discover the story of the man behind the Bridge as well as his other impressive achievements.
Designed by the renowned architect Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry, Tower Bridge was opened to the public on June 30, 1894, by Edward, Prince of Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales.
Introduction. The Tower Bridge is a bridge that combines two systems, swingarm and suspension, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of the city. Its construction took eight years, five main contractors and the tireless work of 432 construction workers every day.
Tower Bridge was designed by a team of architects and engineers led by Sir Horace Jones. Jones was the City of London’s architect who also designed Billingsgate, Smithfield and Leadenhall Markets in a similar style, as well as many other buildings across the City.
