Henry Bell (architect)
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The son of a wealthy merchant family[1], Henry Bell was an architect from the 17th century, a contemporary of Christopher Wren. He designed many buildings in West Norfolk including the Custom House in King's Lynn and All Saints Church in North Runcton[2].
He served twice as Mayor of King's Lynn[3], he was well educated and travelled through Europe. In [1676] he met Robert Hooke, who shared with him his experiences of rebuilding London following the Great Fire. This knowledge had a bearing on his future work, as the design of North Runcton Church shows similarities with those employed by Wren, for example St Mary-at-Hill.[4]
He died in 1711, two years before All Saints Church was completed
[edit] References
- ^ "Famous people connected with North Runcton", North Runcton Website
- ^ "Famous people connected with North Runcton", North Runcton Website
- ^ "Famous people connected with North Runcton", North Runcton Website
- ^ "Famous people connected with North Runcton", North Runcton Website
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