[204], On 24 December 1825 Soane underwent an operation to have a cataract removed from his eye.[where? [154] George Soane, realising that if the museum was set up he would lose his inheritance, persuaded William Cobbett to try and stop the bill, but failed. Storace, Charles Tyrrell and Thomas Williams. The Museum has been kept as it was at the time of his death nearly 180 years ago. [200] Soane was influenced by the ideas that belonged to the enlightenment, and had read Voltaire's and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's works. [126], Naturally architectural books account for a large part of the library, and were very important when he came to write his lectures for the Royal Academy. [172], On 30 June 1792 Soane purchased 12 Lincoln's Inn Fields for £2100. His main legacy is an eponymous museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields, which comprises his former home and office, designed to display the art works and architectural artifacts that he collected during his lifetime. [63] Between 1789 and February 1791 Soane oversaw acquisition of land northwards along Princes Street. [181], John was sent to Margate in 1811 to try and help his illness and it was here that he became involved with a woman called Maria Preston. [34] That autumn he met Henry Bankes, Soane prepared plans for the Banke's house Kingston Lacy, but these came to nothing. This beautiful and sombre monument incorporates Soane's favourite emblems of Creativity and Eternity, the pineapple and ouroboros (a serpent swallowing its own tail). [60] His salary was set at 5% of the cost of any building works at the Bank, paid every six months. In 1815 an article was published in the Champion for 10 to 24 September entitled The Present Low State of the Arts in England and more particularly of Architecture. He was the second surviving son of John Soan and his wife Martha. Hiort, G.E. He was educated in nearby Reading in a private school run by William Baker. The main architectural books include: several editions of Vitruvius's De architectura, including Latin, English, French and Italian editions, including the commentary on the work by Daniele Barbaro. [2] Dance was a founding member of the Royal Academy and doubtless encouraged Soane to join the schools there on 25 October 1771 as they were free. [23] The Earl and Soane left for Rome on 12 March 1779, travelling via Capua; Gaeta; the Pontine Marshes; Velletri; Alban Hills and Lake Albano; Castel Gandolfo. [135] Soane also purchased four Indian ivory chairs and a table. His father was a builder or bricklayer, and died when Soane was fourteen in April 1768. Among the people they visited was Soane's former assistant Joseph Gandy, then living in the city. On 10 December 1772 Soane was awarded the Royal Academy's Silver Medal. If these are the duties of an architect, with what propriety can his situation and that of the builder, or the contractor be united? [118] Lecture VII – appropriate character in architecture and the correct use of decoration. They finally reached Rome on 2 May 1778. Sir John Soane was an English architect who lived from the 18 th century to the early 19 th century and was known mostly for his work ion the neoclassical idiom. But again this was not to be. [68] Erection of houses for the Chief Accountant and his deputy (1797). [30] They were back in Naples by 2 July where Soane purchased books and prints, visiting Sorrento before returning to Rome. Before moving on to Gloucester Cathedral and Gloucester where they spent the night. [108], Royal Academicians Robert Smirke (painter) father of the architect and his friend Joseph Farington led a campaign against Soane,[109] as a consequence the Royal Academy introduced a rule forbidding criticism of a living British artist in any lectures delivered there. His most famous and successful pupil was Sir Robert Smirke, though thanks to a personality clash with Soane, Smirke stayed less than a year. As a consequence Soane decided to sell Pitzhanger in July 1810. Composite: Sir John Soane's Museum/Corbis. Father of John Soane; George Soane; George Soane and Henry Soane Historical records and family trees related to Henry Soane. An illustrious namebearer was Sir John Soane (1753 - 1837); he was the architect of the Bank of England in 1788, a professor of architecture at the Academy in 1806, and founder of the Soane Museum at Lincoln's Inn Fields. [100] Later four new committee rooms, a new library for the House of Lords and for the House of Commons alterations to the Speaker of the House of Commons house, and new library, committee rooms, clerks' rooms and stores, all would be destroyed in the fire of 1834. Sir John Soane RA (/soʊn/; born John Soan; 10 September 1753 – 20 January 1837) was an English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. [57], Ground Plan of the Bank of England The Bank of England, On 16 October 1788, he succeeded Sir Robert Taylor as architect and surveyor to the Bank of England,[58] he would work at the bank for the next 45 years, resigning in 1833. ][146], In 1835, Soane had this to say: "Devoted to Architecture from my childhood, I have through my life pursued it with the enthusiasm of a passion. John Payne died in 1764 and was succeeded at the bank by René Payne. [18] From Naples Soane made several excursions including: Pozzuoli, Cumae, Pompeii where he met yet another future client Philip Yorke. [32] Soane continued to study the buildings of Rome, including the Basilica of St. John Lateran. From Chester they visited Wrexham, Ellesmere, Shropshire. [64] The erection of The Four Percent Office (replacing Robert Taylor's room) (1793). A new edition of this lavishly illustrated book, the product of many years' research by Susan Palmer, archivist to Sir John Soane's Museum, tells the story of the Soane family's social and domestic life. [70] Extension of the Bank to the north-west, the exterior wall was extended around the junction of Lothbury and Princes Street, forming the 'Tivoli Corner' which is based on the Temple of Vesta, Tivoli that Soane had visited and much admired, halfway down Princes street he created the Doric Vestibule as a minor entrance to the building and within two new courtyards that were surrounded by the rooms he built in 1790 and new rooms including printing offices for banknotes, the £5 Note Office and new offices for the Accountants, the Bullion Office off the Lothbury Court (1800–1808). Soane published several books related to architecture and an autobiography:[223]. Soane's own work, The Union of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting (1827), contains a full description of Sir John Soane's Museum. Then to Florence and the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno of which he was later, in January 1780 elected a member; then returned to Rome. Genealogy Projects tagged with Soane on the Geni Family Tree « Back to Projects Dashboard. The 'e' was … Soane visited the Villa Palagonia, which made a deep impact on him. Soane designed several public buildings in London, including: National Debt Redemption Office[87] (1817) demolished 1900; Insolvent Debtors Court[88] (1823) demolished 1861; Privy Council and Board of Trade Offices, Whitehall[89] (1823–24) remodeled by Sir Charles Barry, the building now houses the Cabinet Office; in a new departure for Soane he used the Italianate style for The New State Paper Office,[90] (1829–30) demolished 1868 to make way for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office building. [147], Architectural drawings and architectural models, There are over 30,000 architectural drawings in the collection. The Soane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. [195] They normally rose at five or six in the morning and would visit many towns and monuments a day. Soane erected this family tomb in 1816 in the Burial Ground of St-Giles-in-the-Fields (now St Pancras Gardens behind King’s Cross Station), following the death of his wife, Eliza, the previous November. In the meantime, you can explore the Museum virtually through our programme of digital resources. [174] Students would be given time off to study at the Royal Academy and for holidays. Milan where he attended La Scala, the theatre was a growing interest, Lake Como from where they began their crossing of the Alps via the Splügen Pass. As Sir John Soane’s Museum pitches its weirder objects against each other on Twitter, we take a look at some of our favourites. [181] Soane agreed reluctantly to John's and Maria's marriage on 6 June, on the agreement that her father would produce a dowry of £2000, which failed to happen. Signs of his growing confidence. [80] The building was demolished to make way for the current building. [99] All the court rooms displayed Soane's typically complex lighting arrangements, being top lit by roof lanterns often concealed from direct view. [73] In 1807 Soane designed New Bank Buildings on Princes Street for the Bank, consisting of a terrace of five mercantile residences, which were then leased to prominent city firms. The couple … In 1816 Soane designed the tomb above the vault his wife was buried in[188] it is built from Carrara marble and Portland Stone. Links of Interest. George appealed but on 26 November dropped his suit. [74], The Bank being Soane's most famous work, Sir Herbert Baker's rebuilding of the Bank, demolishing most of Soane's earlier building was described by Nikolaus Pevsner as "the greatest architectural crime, in the City of London, of the twentieth century". MyHeritage Family Trees; WikiTree; FamilySearch Family Tree; View all records MyHeritage Family Trees. [11] His first dated drawing is 21 May of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura. John Soane supported the emancipation of slaves - his Library contains pro-Emancipation pamphlets and his reference to the shackles in his guidebook makes it clear that he disapproved of slavery. Welcome to Sir John Soane's Museum. William was also a bricklayer. Using his traveling scholarship of £60 per annum for three years,[7] plus an additional £30 travelling expenses for each leg of the journey. It is located in the heart of Ealing's Heritage Quarter, which includes the famous Ealing Film Studios. In 1840 there were 3 Soane families living in Missouri. [97] Soane was to extend the law courts along the west front of Westminster Hall providing accommodation for five courts: The Court of Exchequer, Chancery, Equity, King's Bench and Common Pleas. Other early printed books include: J.W. The pet dog of Sir John Soane, who features in some portraits of the famed architect and his family. [41] The Earl had grandiose plans to rebuild the house, but Soane and the Earl disagreed over the design and parted company, Soane receiving only £30 for his efforts, he left via Belfast sailing to Glasgow. Medieval objects include: architectural fragments, tiles and stained glass. [37] They then passed on to Zurich, Reichenau, Switzerland, Wettingen, Schaffhausen, Basel on the way to which the bottom of Soane's trunk came loose on the coach and spilled the contents behind it, he thus lost many of his books, drawings, drawing instruments, clothes and his gold and silver medals from the Royal Academy (none of which was recovered). The design of the tomb was a direct influence on Giles Gilbert Scott's design for the red telephone box. [21] Next he visited the Certosa di Padula,[22] then on to Eboli and Salerno and its cathedral. Exclusive copy signed by the author. The 'e' was added to the surname by the architect in 1784 on his marriage. Soane), Maria Soane Sibbern, Von (geb. Sir John Harrington of Exton, Rutland England m. Elizabeth Morton. Maev Kennedy reported for the Guardian : [citation needed], The grave of Maria Preston widow of John Soane Jr., Sir John Soane's daughter-in-law, Brompton Cemetery Soane died a widower, estranged from his surviving son George, whom he felt had betrayed him, having contributed to his wife's death. Visit; What's on; Explore Online; Collections; Support us; Learning; Soane Medal; Shop ; Collections. von Cube, Ortus Saniatis 1517 and Portiforium seu Breviarum ad Sarisbursis ecclesiae usum 1555; William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies 1623 First Folio. [146] Soane's grandson Fred and his mother were both subjected to domestic violence by George Soane, including beatings and in Agnes's case being dragged by her hair from a room. On 16 October 1788 Soane was appointed architect to the Bank of England, On 2 November 1795 Soane was elected an Associate Royal Academician. On 10 December 1777 Soane was awarded the Royal Academy's travelling scholarship. Discover the family tree of John (Donne) DWNN (SIR - Sheriff of Buckinghamshire) for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. Good, Thomas Jeans, David Laing, C. Malton, John McDonnell, A.P. [102] Soane had received part of his architectural education at the Academy and it had paid for his Grand Tour. n Sir John. Soane … The foundations were laid in October 1822 and the shell of the building completed by February 1824. Having caught a chill, Soane died in 13 Lincoln's Inn Field at half past three on Friday, 20 January 1837. [125] There are an additional 423 Soane drawings in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Building work began on 3 July 1810 and was completed in 1814. John Summerson was born at Barnstead, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. [137] Soane acquired Sir Richard Westmacott's plaster model for Nymph unclasping her Zone[138] and the plaster model of John Flaxman's memorial sculpture of William Pitt the Younger. Sibyl d. a 1346 Children. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1598, 1540, 1619, 1601, 1598, 1584, 1671, 1640, 1648, 1685, 1540 and 1575 are included under the topic Early Soane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Family visiting tips TOP. A new edition of this lavishly illustrated book, the product of many years' research by Susan Palmer, archivist to Sir John Soane's Museum, tells the story of the Soane family… His situation implies great trust; he is responsible for the mistakes, negligences, and ignorances of those he employs; and above all, he is to take care that the workmen's bills do not exceed his own estimates. A Coat of Arms granted to a Kirk family is a gold crosier, and silver sword saltireways, on a gold chief a green thistle, all on a red shield. Browse Almond Family Tree. He also designed Dulwich Picture Gallery, which, with its top-lit galleries, was a major influence on the planning of subsequent art galleries and museums. [212] As well as several lifelong friendships he formed while on the Grand Tour, including Rowland Burdon. Early History of the Soane family. [215] The grounds for overthrowing the will were that his father was insane. [213], Within days of his father's death George Soane, left an annuity of £52 per annum, challenged Soane's will. [163]. The rest headed for Segesta, Trapani, Selinunte and Agrigento, exposing Soane to Ancient Greek architecture. [107] Soane did not deliver his first lecture until 27 March 1809 and did not begin to deliver the full series of twelve lectures until January 1810. The third son, also called George, was born on 28 September 1789, and their final son Henry was born on 10 October 1790 but died the following year from Pertussis. Soane began his training as an architect age 15 under George Dance the Younger and joining the architect at his home and office in the City of London at the corner of Moorfields and Chiswell Street. In January 1815 Eliza paid her son's debts and repaid the person he had defrauded to ensure his release from prison.[185]. [175] Apart from a wing designed by George Dance, Soane demolished the house and rebuilt it to his own design and was occupied by 1804,[176] Soane used the manor to entertain friends and used to go fishing in the local streams. He happened to be a trustee of Sir John Soane's Museum. Anna, Lady Miller considered building a temple in her garden at Batheaston to Soane's design and he hoped he might receive work from her circle of friends. John Soane in MyHeritage family trees (Staurung (Andersen) Web Site) John Soane. Papendick, David Richardson, W.E. His best-known work was the Bank of England (his work there is largely destroyed), a building which had a widespread effect on commercial architecture. The next day they headed for Cheltenham, returning through the Cotswolds. [4] During his studies at the Royal Academy, he was awarded the Academy's silver medal on 10 December 1772 for a measured drawing of the facade of the Banqueting House, Whitehall, which was followed by the gold medal on 10 December 1776 for his design of a Triumphal Bridge. He always called his wife Eliza, and she would become his confidante. [139] Of the ancient sculptures, a miniature copy of the famous sculpture of Diana of Ephesus is one of the most important in the collection. Robert served as Sherriff for the County of Rutland, 1490-1498. 12, the first of three middle-class London … Painted in the year of its erection, Basevi has here removed the tomb from its graveyard setting and imagined it nestled in a tree-laden valley — Source. Sir John Harrington, Knight of Exton m. _____ Robert Harrington (d. 1501) m. Maude Prisett. He continued his journey on to Freiburg im Breisgau, Cologne, Liège, Leuven and Brussels before embarking for England. [162], On 20 June 1835, Soane was presented by Sir Jeffry Wyattville with a Gold Medal, from the 'Architects of England', modeled by Francis Leggatt Chantrey it showed the likeness of Soane on one side and the north-west corner of the Bank of England on the other. Then Florence where they visited the Palazzo Pitti, Uffizi, Santo Spirito, Florence, Giotto's Campanile and other sites. [120] Lecture IX – the design of windows, doors, pilasters, roofs and chimney-shafts. Under the rules of the Academy Soane automatically became for one year a member of the Council of the Academy, this consisted of the President and eight other Academicians. [2], His travelling companion was Robert Furze Brettingham,[8] they travelled via Paris, where they visited Jean-Rodolphe Perronet,[9] they went onto the Palace of Versailles on 29 March. [103], On 28 March 1806, Soane was made Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy, a post which he held until his death. [159], In 1810 Soane was made a Justice of the Peace for the county of Middlesex. Missouri had the highest population of Soane … [13] In August Soane was working on a design for a British Senate House to be submitted for the 1779 Royal Academy summer exhibition. Composite: Sir John Soane's Museum/Corbis. Soane was born in Goring-on-Thames on 10 September 1753. 04 Mar 2020 to 03 Jan 2021. Soane found out in 1824 that his son George was living in a Ménage à trois with his wife and her sister by whom he had a child called George Manfred. Sir John Soane's Museum is to close whilst London remains in Tier 3 Coronavirus alert level. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. [15] In December the Earl introduced Soane to Thomas Pitt, 1st Baron Camelford this would lead eventually to architectural commissions. [40] After a brief stop in London, Soane headed for Frederick Augustus Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol's estate at Ickworth House in Suffolk, where the Earl was planning to build a new house. Das Museum wurde im 19. Her Piety was Unaffected, Her Integrity Undeviating, Her Manners Displayed Alike Decision and Energy, Kindness and Suavity. [104] There were only ever a maximum of forty Royal Academicians at any one time. Bird's-eye view of the Soane Family Tomb (1816), painted by George Basevi, a pupil of Sir John Soane. Explore genealogy for John Southworth born abt. [164] On 10 January 1784 Soane took a Miss Elizabeth Smith to the theatre, then on 7 February she took tea with Soane and friends, and they began attending plays and concerts together regularly. Soane stated that he was left so little because 'his general misconduct and constant opposition to my wishes evinced in the general tenor of his life'. [111] The rift that all this caused between Soane and George Dance would only be healed in 1815 after the death of Mrs Soane.[112]. [citation needed], In 1792, Soane bought a house at 12 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. Explore Online What's on Exhibitions Langlands & Bell: Degrees of Truth . [68] Erection of outer wall along the north-east corner of the site, including an entrance arch for carriage (1794–98). He was the second surviving son of John Soan and his wife Martha. In 1945 Summerson became curator of Sir John Soane's House and Museum at Lincoln's Inn Fields. Jahrhundert gegründet. [20] Visiting Paestum, Soane was deeply impressed by the Greek temples. Where they visited Northleach and Witney where they spent their last night on the tour. [141] He also acquired Plastercasts of famous antique sculptures include. Soane's Vision to Rise Again. His … [213] His obituary appeared in the Monday 23 January edition of The Times. [173] He demolished the existing house and rebuilt it to his own design, the Soanes moving in on 18 January 1794. Painted in the year of its erection, Basevi has here removed the tomb from its graveyard setting and imagined it nestled in a tree … [82] James Wyatt's death in 1813 led to Soane together with John Nash and Robert Smirke, being appointed official architect to the Office of Works in 1813, the appointment ended in 1832, at a salary of £500 per annum. In the meantime, you can explore the Museum virtually through our … [45] Soane continued to get other minor design work in 1782. Family. [145] Soane acquired three works by his friend J. M. W. Turner. [161], On 21 September 1831, Soane received a knighthood from King William IV. He has given me my death blow. [29] From Agrigento the party headed for Licata, where they sailed for Malta and Valletta returning on 2 June, to Syracuse, Sicily. [3], Dance's growing family was probably the reason that in 1772 Soane continued his education by joining the household and office of Henry Holland. Country homes for the landed gentry included: new rooms and remodelling of Wimpole Hall and garden buildings, (1790–94) for his friend Philip Yorke that he met on his Grand Tour; remodelling of Baronscourt, County Tyrone, Ireland (1791);Tyringham Hall (1792–1820); the remodelling of Aynhoe Park (1798). [156], On 21 May 1796 Soane was elected to the Society of Antiquaries of London. Next day they travelled via High Wycombe and Uxbridge, on to their home at Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing for a days angling. [24], It was now that Soane met Maria Hadfield (they became lifelong friends) and Thomas Banks, Soane was now fairly fluent in the Italian language. The houses along with 14 Lincoln's Inn Fields, is now Sir John Soane's Museum and is open to the public for free. His father was a builder or bricklayer, and died when Soane was fourteen in April 1768. [219] The students were trained in surveying, measuring, costing, superintendence and draftsmanship, normally a student stayed for five to seven years. [216], From 1784 Soane took a new pupil on roughly ever other year,[169] these were:[217] J. Adams, George Bailey, George Basevi, S. Burchell, H. Burgess, J. Buxton, Robert Dennis Chantrell, Thomas Chawner, F. Copland, E. Davis, E. Foxall, J.H. [206] He stayed at 10 rue Vivienne, over the following days he visited, the Pont de Neuilly, Les Invalides, Palais du Roi de Rome, Père Lachaise Cemetery, Étienne-Louis Boullée's chapel at Sainte-Roche, the Arc de Triomphe,[207] Vincennes and the Château de Vincennes, Sèvres, Saint-Cloud, Arcueil with its ancient Roman aqueduct, Basilica of St Denis, Chamber of Deputies of France, Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Musée du Louvre, Luxembourg Palace, Palace of Versailles with the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon with its Hameau de la reine, Halle aux blés, Halle aux vins, Jardin des Plantes, Bassin de la Villette with its Rotonde de la Villette by Claude Nicolas Ledoux,[208] Tuileries Palace, Château de Malmaison, he failed to gain admission to the Château de Bagatelle, he travelled home via Amiens and Amiens Cathedral, Abbeville, stopping of to visit Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral. Soane), John Soane, By Christopher William Hunneman - http://www.soane.org/u/newsletters/Newsletter_26.pdf, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28132595, By John Jackson (1778-1831) - Front cover of the Sir John Soane's Museum Newsletter, Spring 2012, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67791081, Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom. [127] Julien-David Le Roy's Les Ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grèce, Johann Joachim Winckelmann's Geschichte der Kunst des Alterthums, in its French translation bought in 1806 just before Soane was appointed to the professorship. The three churches were: St Peter's Church, Walworth (1823–24) for £18,348; Holy Trinity Church Marylebone (1826–27) for £24,708; St John's Bethnal Green (1826–28) for £15,999.[86]. [31] Shortly after John Patterson returned to England via Vienna, from where he sent Soane the first six volumes of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, delivered by Antonio Salieri. [citation needed], The office routine for both assistants and pupils was in summer to work from seven in the morning to seven at night Monday to Saturday and in winter eight to eight, often assistants and pupils would be sent out to supervise building work on site. [117] Lecture VI – covered arches, bridges the theory and symbolism of architectural ornament. Uniquely the building also incorporates a mausoleum containing the bodies of Francis Bourgeois, and Mr and Mrs Desenfans. Their journey include visits to Ancona, Rimini, Bologna, Parma and its Accademia, Milan, Verona, Vicenza and its buildings by Andrea Palladio, Padua, the Brenta (river) with its villas by Palladio, Venice. Looks like the traditional British red telephone box? [164] It was here he would live for the first few years of his married life and where all his children would be born. He welcomed Charles II back to England in 1662. Soane set sail on his Grand Tour, his ultimate destination being Rome, at 5:00 am, 18 March 1778. [203] In the summer of 1816, a friend, Barbara Hofland, persuaded him to take a holiday in Harrogate,[204] there they visited Knaresborough, Plompton and its rocks, Ripon, Newby Hall, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park, Castle Howard, Harewood House and Masham. [46] Increasingly desperate for work Soane entered a competition in March 1782 to design a prison, but failed to win. [202] For the first time since his Grand Tour Soane decided to travel abroad, he set off on 15 August 1815 for Paris returning on 5 September. [2] He recalled later that he was 'placed in the office of an eminent builder in extensive practice where I had every opportunity of surveying the progress of building in all its different varieties, and of attaining the knowledge of measuring and valuing artificers' work'. [69] The erection of the Lothbury Court within the new gate, leading to the inner courtyard used to receive Bullion (1797–1800). [114] Lecture III – an analysis of the five Classical orders, their application and the use of Caryatids. The 'e' was added to the surname by the architect in 1784 on his marriage. Moving on to Catania and Palazzo Biscari then Mount Etna, Taormina, Messina and the Lepari Islands. In October 1791, Soane was appointed Clerk of Works with responsibility for St James's Palace, Whitehall and The Palace of Westminster. No … As Sir John Soane’s Museum pitches its weirder objects against each other on Twitter, we take a look at some of our favourites. An illustrious namebearer was Sir John Soane (1753 - 1837); he was the architect of the Bank of England in 1788, a professor of architecture at the Academy in 1806, and founder of the Soane … This was 100% of all the recorded Soane's in the USA. [131], After the Seti sarcophagus arrived at his house in March 1825, Soane held a three-day party, to which 890 people were invited, the basement where the sarcophagus was housed was lit by over one hundred lamps and candelabra, refreshments were laid on and the exterior of the house was hung with lamps. MyHeritage Family Trees; WikiTree; Geni World Family Tree; England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005; BillionGraves; FamilySearch Family Tree; View all records MyHeritage Family Trees. It … Among Soane's most notable works are the dining rooms of both numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street[96] (1824–26) for the Prime Minister and Chancellor of Britain. [110] Soane attempted to resist what he saw as interference and it was only under threat of dismissal that he finally amended his lecture and recommenced on 12 February 1813 the delivery of the first six lectures. [27] Influenced by the account of the Villa in his copy of Patrick Brydone's Tour through Sicily and Malta, Soane savoured the 'Prince of Palagonia's Monsters... nothing more than the most extravagant caricatures in stone' but more significantly seems to have been inspired by the Hall of Mirrors to introduce similar effects when he came to design the interiors of his own house in Lincoln's Inn Fields. [10] Soane wrote home 'my attention is entirely taken up in the seeing and examining the numerous and inestimable remains of Antiquity...'. [115] Lecture IV – use of the classical orders structurally and decoratively and for commemorative monuments. He left Rome on 19 April 1780, travelling with the Reverend George Holgate and his pupil Michael Pepper. 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