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Wimperis, Simpson and Guthrie

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Wimperis, Simpson & Guthrie were a firm of British architects based at 61, South Molton Street, London, W1, most active in the 1920s and 1930s.[1] They were known for their design of buildings such as Fortnum and Mason on Piccadilly, the Cambridge Theatre, Marine Gate in Brighton and Winfield House.

History

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The founding partners were Edmund Wimperis, William Begg Simpson and Leonard Rome Guthrie, who joined the Wimperis & Simpson partnership in 1925.[2][3]

Projects

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References

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  1. ^ Brodie 2001, p. 1033.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Wimperis, Simpson & Guthrie". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Remarkable 1930s survival listed at Grade II – the Twentieth Century Society".
  4. ^ "Grosvenor House". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  5. ^ Sheppard, Francis H., ed. (1977). "The Architecture of the Estate: Modern Times". Volume 39, the Grosvenor Estate in Mayfair, Part 1 (General History). Survey of London. London: British History Online / Athlone Press / London County Council. pp. 161–170. ISBN 9780485482393.

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