Tower Bridge

Sir Horace Jones 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: 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. The son of David Jones, attorney, by Sarah Lydia Shephard, Jones was born at 15 Size Lane, Bucklersbury, London. He was articled to John Wallen, architect and surveyor, of 16 Aldermanbury, and subsequently spent some time studying ancient architecture in Italy and Greece. In 1843 he commenced practice as an architect at 16 Furnival's Inn, Holborn, and during 18 years designed and carried out many buildings of importance, such as the British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company's office in Threadneedle Street, the Sovereign Assurance office in Piccadilly, Marshall & Snelgrove's premises in Oxford Street, the Surrey Music Hall, Cardiff town-hall, and Caversham Hall.
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