| Date | 17 June 1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Blue Plaque |
| Subject | Person |
| Plaque | RBWM |
| Location | George V Memorial, Edward VII Avenue, Windsor, SL4 6HX — View on Google Maps |
| Status | Current |
| Reference | PQ-0026 |
| Volume | Blue Plaques |
| Collection | Plaques |
Summary
| Name: | Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA, LLD |
| Born: | 29 Mar 1869 |
| Place: | Kensington |
| Died: | 1 Jan 1944 |
| Profession: | Architect |
| Educated: | Royal College of Art |
| Famous for: | He was one of Britain’s most influential architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for combining traditional styles with innovative design. Early in his career, he became famous for designing English country houses, often blending Arts and Crafts ideas with classical symmetry. His work later expanded to major public buildings and monuments, including the Cenotaph, Britain’s principal First World War memorial. Also the George V Memorial in Windsor. Lutyens masterminded the construction of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, which is still on display in Windsor Castle. It required 60 artists and over 250 craftsmen! Lutyens also played a central role in designing New Delhi, the new imperial capital of British India. His plan included the grand government complex centred on Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the Viceroy’s House), blending classical architecture with Indian influences. Knighted in 1918, Lutyens became President of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1938 and was later awarded the Order of Merit. His work remains highly regarded for its elegance, proportion, and lasting influence on British architecture. |
| Windlesora: | “1937 – Windsor’s Two Months of Majesty” by John Handcock in Windlesora 24 (2008). “Some Windsor Memorials” by Fred Fuzzens in Windlesora 08 (1989). “Agatha Christie at Clewer Mill House” By Jane Cockman in Windlesora 38 (2024). |
Images
Curator's References
Commemorative plaques on the RBWM website.
Edwin Lutyens by his daughter, Mary Lutyens, on The Lutyens Trust website.