James Peacock (architect) facts for kids

Portrait of James Peacock by William Nicholson, inscribed on the reverse: "Mr Peacock/Architect/by/Mr Nicholson R.S.A" (n.d.)

James Peacock (born around 1735 or 1738, died 1814) was an English architect and surveyor. He worked in London, designing buildings and writing about architecture. He was also very interested in helping people find jobs.

James Peacock's Life and Work

James Peacock was born around 1738. He became an assistant to a famous architect named George Dance the Younger. George Dance was the main architect for the City of London at a place called Guildhall.

Peacock worked with George Dance for almost 45 years. He helped with many projects, including designing Finsbury Square in London between 1777 and 1791. Peacock even lived and died in one of the houses at Finsbury Square.

In 1801 and 1802, Peacock designed the first Stock Exchange building in Capel Court. He also helped to fix and save the old church of St. Stephen's, Walbrook. He even made a drawing of the Mines Royal building, which is now in the King's collection at the British Museum.

James Peacock passed away on February 22, 1814. People remembered him as someone who was "universally beloved and respected." He was either 76 or 79 years old when he died.

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