Sir Jeffry Wyatville

British architect

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Sir Jeffry Wyatville was an English architect, nephew of James Wyatt, who was known for his work in the Gothic Revival style. He began remodeling Windsor Castle in 1824. His work, along with that of other architects like Sir George Gilbert Scott and George Edmund Street, contributed to the widespread use of Gothic architecture in Britain during the 19th century, particularly for churches and public buildings. This style moved from a more decorative phase to one emphasizing archaeological accuracy, influenced by scholars and publications detailing medieval architecture.

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Western architecture
From the 19th to the early 20th century
…Castle, by James Wyatt’s nephew, Sir Jeffry Wyatville, who began the remodeling in 1824. Gothic was also employed in collegiate work. William Wilkins built the screen and hall at King’s College, Cambridge, between 1824 and 1827, and Rickman and Henry Hutchinson added New Court to St. John’s College, Cambridge, between…
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…Castle, by James Wyatt’s nephew, Sir Jeffry Wyatville, who began the remodeling in 1824. Gothic was also employed in collegiate work. William Wilkins built the screen and hall at King’s College, Cambridge, between 1824 and 1827, and Rickman and Henry Hutchinson added New Court to St. John’s College, Cambridge, between…
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