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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5744
TitleRobert Duke of Buxton, builder and architect
Date1859-1948
Extent0.75 shelf
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorRobert Duke of Buxton, builder and architect
Administrative HistoryRobert R Duke served his apprenticeship as a builder but taught himself draughtsmanship. He moved to Buxton, probably in the late 1830s, because of his poor health. He worked for some time as a builder in partnership with Mr Samuel Turner. With Turner he served on the Board of Management for the Devonshire Hospital and was the architect for the alterations and additions in 1879. He was also responsible for the building of the Royal Hotel in Spring Gardens.
Custodial HistoryAcquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 2002. Originally part of collection of Robert R Duke and acquired by donor's father with some additions
Organisation Sub-TypeArchitects
TermBusiness
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Buxton
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