Horace Jones (architect)

Sir Horace Jones (1819 - 1887) was an English architect of the 19th century, knighted in 30 July 1886.

He is particularly noted for his work as Architect and Surveyor for the Corporation of the City of London from 1864 to 1887. His works included:

• restoration of the Great Hall, Guildhall (1866)
• various London markets, including Smithfield (1866), Billingsgate (1875) and Leadenhall (1881)
• the Guildhall free library and museum (1872)
• the Guildhall Council Chamber (1884)
• the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, John Carpenter Street (completed in 1886)
• Tower Bridge, with the structural engineer Sir John Wolfe-Barry, which was completed (to an amended design) after his death in 1887.

His association with the Institute of British Architects started in 1842, eventually becoming president between 1882–1884. He was also a freemason, becoming Grand Superintendent of works.

He was buried in West Norwood Cemetery in south London.

External Links

G. C. Boase, Jones, Sir Horace (1819–1887) rev. Valerie Scott, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 (Subscription required)