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Sir George Gilbert Scott
b. Gawcott, Bucks., 1811;
d. London, 1878.
Sir George Gilbert Scott, a famous architect who is the most prolific exponent of the High Gothic revival in Britain. He was articled to James Edmeston (1827-31) and in partnership with W B. Moffat (c.1834-1845). After encountering Pugin’s ideas, he became an early adherent of the new [...]

Sir Giles Gilbert Scott
b. London, 1880;
d. London, 1960.
English architect who occupied an important position between the wars. Grandson of Sir George Gilbert Scott, Giles became an assistant to Temple Moore, a pupil of his father, George Gilbert Scott Jr. Here he received a thorough grounding in the Gothic Revival tradition, which is apparent in [...]