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Michael Searles

Illustration — A Southwark street commemorating Michael Searles in its name Michael Searles (1750–1813) was an English commercial architect of large houses, particularly in London. His most notable achievement is perhaps The Paragon in Blackheath. Searles was the son of a Greenwich surveyor, also named Michael Searles (c.

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Michael Searles

this street is close to the onetime home and office of architect Michael Searles at (now) 155 Old Kent Road. He was the surveyor to the Rolls Estate, and a pioneer of semi-detached housing.

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Born
1750
Died
1813
Nationality
United Kingdom
Occupation
architect

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Illustration — A Southwark street commemorating Michael Searles in its name Michael Searles (1750–1813) was an English commercial architect of large houses, particularly in London. His most notable achievement is perhaps The Paragon in Blackheath. Searles was the son of a Greenwich surveyor, also named Michael Searles (c.

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