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John Dobson blue plaque

North Shields, North Tyneside, England, United Kingdom

John Dobson Architect 1787-1865 Born here on 9th December 1787. Dobson was the most celebrated 19th century architect in the North of England. He designed over 40 churches and chapels, 60 public buildings and 100 private houses. His most notable designs include the Central Station, Newcastle upon Ty

ne, and his work with Richard Grainger to create the neo-classical centre of Newcastle. He died on the 8th January 1865.

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