Edward Shepherd facts for kids
Edward Shepherd was an important English architect and builder who lived in London. He worked during a time called the Georgian period. This was when King George I, II, and III ruled England. Edward Shepherd designed many famous buildings. He also helped develop parts of London. He died in 1747.
Edward Shepherd: A Master Builder
Edward Shepherd worked on many exciting projects. He designed buildings and helped create new areas in London. Many of his buildings were grand houses for important people. He also designed famous theatres.
Here are some of the projects Edward Shepherd worked on:
- Cannons (1723–1725): This was a large house built for the Duke of Chandos in Middlesex. Sadly, this house is no longer standing today.
- Houses in Cavendish Square, London (1724–1728): He designed several homes in this well-known London square.
- Great Stanmore Rectory, Middlesex (1725): This was a rectory, which is a house for a church leader.
- Houses in Brook Street, London (1725–1729): Shepherd also built houses in this busy London street.
- Houses in St James's Square, London (1726–1728): He designed homes here, including No. 4. This building later became the Naval & Military Club.
- Buildings in Grosvenor Square, London (around 1728–1730): He designed grand, palace-like buildings for the Duke of Chandos. These buildings have also been demolished.
- Goodman's Fields Theatre, London (opened 1732): This was a theatre in Whitechapel. It was opened in October 1732 but was later pulled down in 1746.
- Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London (opened 1732): This was a very important theatre designed by Shepherd. It opened in December 1732. Later, it was renamed the Royal Opera House. The building Shepherd designed was destroyed by fire in 1808.
- Shepherd Market and nearby streets, Mayfair, London (1735–1746): This was a big project where he developed a whole area. It included a market and new streets.
- Houses in South Audley Street, Mayfair, London (1736–1737): He also built houses in this part of Mayfair.
- De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton, Bedfordshire (1739–1740): Shepherd worked on this special building. A mausoleum is a building that holds the tombs of important people.
Sadly, many of Edward Shepherd's buildings have been demolished over time. However, his most famous lasting work is Shepherd Market. This area is still a very popular and desirable place in London today.
