Peter Smith (architectural historian) facts for kids
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Peter Smith
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Treowen, Monmouthshire - Smith described it as "a very magnificent building"
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| Born | 15 June 1926 Winlaton-on-Tyne, England
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| Died | 12 March 2013 (aged 86) Devon, England
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| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Occupation | Architectural historian |
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Notable work
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Houses of the Welsh Countryside |
| Spouse(s) | Joyce Smith |
Peter Smith (1926–2013) was an expert who studied old buildings. He was known as an architectural historian. His most famous book, Houses of the Welsh Countryside, helped people understand and protect traditional Welsh buildings.
Peter Smith's Life and Work
Peter Smith was born on June 15, 1926. His birthplace was Winlaton-on-Tyne in England. He went to King Edward VI School in Southampton. Later, he studied history at Oxford University.
In 1949, Peter Smith started working. He joined the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. He was a researcher there. His boss, Cyril Fox, inspired him. Peter Smith became very interested in the everyday buildings of Wales. These are called vernacular architecture.
In 1973, Peter Smith became the Secretary of the Royal Commission. Two years later, in 1975, his important book was published. It was called Houses of the Welsh Countryside. This book looked at Welsh buildings in a new way.
Many people praised his book. In 1978, Peter Smith won an award for it. It was called the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion. This award came from the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain.
Newspapers like The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph wrote about him. They said his book had a big impact. It changed how people saw and valued old Welsh homes. His work helped protect these important buildings for the future.
The Chairman of the Royal Commission thanked Peter Smith. He said the book was a great help. It brought attention to a part of Welsh history that was often overlooked. Peter Smith passed away in 2013 in Devon, England.
