Charles Robert Cockerell RA
(1788-1863)
architect, antiquary, and Royal Academician (from 1836)
Died aged c. 75
Wikidata WikipediaCharles Robert Cockerell RA (27 April 1788 – 17 September 1863) was an English architect, archaeologist, and writer. He studied architecture under Robert Smirke. He went on an extended Grand Tour lasting seven years, mainly spent in Greece. He was involved in major archaeological discoveries while in Greece. On returning to London, he set up a successful architectural practice. Appointed Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, he served in that position between 1839 and 1859. He wrote many articles and books on both archaeology and architecture. In 1848, he became the first recipient of the Royal Gold Medal.
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Commemorated on 4 plaques
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C. R. Cockerell 1788-1863 architect and antiquary lived and died here
13 Chester Terrace, Camden, NW1, London, United Kingdom where they lived and died (1863)
From 1845 to 1971 the Bank of England occupied this building designed by Charles Robert Cockerell R.A. 1788 - 1863 architect and archaeologist
King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom where they designed
This branch of the Bank of England was built 1846-1848 to the design of Charles Robert Cockerell RA
Cook Street - Bank of England, 31 Castle Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom where they designed
The Old Schools. This is the original building at Harrow, finished in 1615 and enlarged in 1820 by Charles Robert Cockerell and given its present distinctive appearance.
Church Hill, Harrow on the Hill, London, United Kingdom where they designed (1820)