
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John James c.1672-1746 Architect of the Baroque & Surveyor to the fabric of Westminster Abbey & St.Paul's Cathedral. He grew up in Basingstoke where his father was Master of the Holy Ghost School Recorded plaque organisation: Basingstoke Heritage Society.
John James (c.1672-1746) was a prominent architect known for his Baroque style and served as Surveyor to both Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral, significantly influencing London’s architectural landscape during the early 18th century.
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