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Edward Strong the Elder

Edward Strong the Elder (1652–1724) and Edward Strong the Younger (1676–1741) were a father and son pair of British sculptors mainly working in London in the 17th and 18th centuries. They led a team of 65 masons and were responsible for many important projects including the rebuilding of St Paul's Cathedral and Blenheim Palace.[1]

Sculptural detail on St Paul's Cathedral by Edward Strong
stonework at Blenheim Palace

Life edit

 
The dome of St Paul's decorated by Strong

Edward came from a long line of masons and quarry owners and was the son of Valentine Strong (1609-1662) and Anne Margetts. Valentine had built Sherborne House for Sir John Dutton 1651 to 1653. His grandfather Timothy Strong rebuilt the frontage of Cornbury House in 1631. His elder brother Thomas Strong was also a mason but died young in 1681.[2]

In 1680 he became a full guild member of the Masons Company of London. London was still in the aftermath of the Great Fire and many major rebuilding projects were planned. Strong formed a business relationship with Christopher Wren around 1680 with their first joint project being St Benet's, Paul's Wharf one of the many churches destroyed in the fire.[3] There most important joint project was St Paul's which is nor only the magnum opus of Wren but also of Strong. Strong oversaw the bulk of the ornamentation including the frontage and the dome.[4]

Wren and Strong appear to have been friends over and beyond their long-standing business connection, and the relationship was certainly mutually beneficial. Their sons were particularly close (see below). It is likely that they spent much private time together discussing the practicalities and design options of various design features.

He died on 8 February 1724 and was buried in the Church of St Peter, St. Albans. His monument has a bust and is probably by this son.[5]

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Known works edit

 
Cannons house by Strong

Edward Strong the Younger edit

 
Marlborough House in its original two storey form by Edward Strong the Younger

Edward was the son of Edward Strong the Elder and Martha Beauchamp, sister of the sculptor Ephraim Beauchamp.[6]

He trained under his father and became a full member of the Guild of Masons in 1698. In the same year he went on an architectural tour of Europe, visiting France, Italy and Holland with Christopher Wren the Younger. This year long trip indicates a friendship beyond a simple working relationship. It is also noteworthy that this trip is somewhat early within the British fashion for the "Grand Tour" which was at its peak 50 years later.[7][8]

He worked on many projects with his father including St Paul's Cathedral, Greenwich and Blenheim Palace and is specifically noted (on his own account) as mason of the lantern on the dome of St Pauls.[9][10]

He was involved with multiple "Wren spires".

He died on 10 October 1741.

Known works edit

 
The spire of St James, Garlickhithe
 
The tower of St Michael's Cornhill

Family edit

Edward the Younger married Susanna Roberts in 1699 and they had four daughters. The eldest Susannah Strong, married Sir John Strange and had eleven children including John Strange.

Artistic Recognition edit

Edward the Elder was portrayed by Godfrey Kneller around 1690. The portrait is held by the Museum of Freemasonry.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "Wren's masons".
  2. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1859 by Rupert Gunnis
  3. ^ "Wren and his draughtsmen - St Paul's Cathedral".
  4. ^ "St. Paul's Cathedral".
  5. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1859 by Rupert Gunnis
  6. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1859 by Rupert Gunnis
  7. ^ "Sir Christopher Wren".
  8. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1859 by Rupert Gunnis
  9. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1859 by Rupert Gunnis
  10. ^ "The rebuilding of St.Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London | the History of London".
  11. ^ "Edward Strong (C.1652–1723) | Art UK".

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Edward Strong the Elder 1652 1724 and Edward Strong the Younger 1676 1741 were a father and son pair of British sculptors mainly working in London in the 17th and 18th centuries They led a team of 65 masons and were responsible for many important projects including the rebuilding of St Paul s Cathedral and Blenheim Palace 1 Sculptural detail on St Paul s Cathedral by Edward Strongstonework at Blenheim Palace Contents 1 Life 1 1 Known works 2 Edward Strong the Younger 2 1 Known works 3 Family 4 Artistic Recognition 5 ReferencesLife edit nbsp The dome of St Paul s decorated by StrongEdward came from a long line of masons and quarry owners and was the son of Valentine Strong 1609 1662 and Anne Margetts Valentine had built Sherborne House for Sir John Dutton 1651 to 1653 His grandfather Timothy Strong rebuilt the frontage of Cornbury House in 1631 His elder brother Thomas Strong was also a mason but died young in 1681 2 In 1680 he became a full guild member of the Masons Company of London London was still in the aftermath of the Great Fire and many major rebuilding projects were planned Strong formed a business relationship with Christopher Wren around 1680 with their first joint project being St Benet s Paul s Wharf one of the many churches destroyed in the fire 3 There most important joint project was St Paul s which is nor only the magnum opus of Wren but also of Strong Strong oversaw the bulk of the ornamentation including the frontage and the dome 4 Wren and Strong appear to have been friends over and beyond their long standing business connection and the relationship was certainly mutually beneficial Their sons were particularly close see below It is likely that they spent much private time together discussing the practicalities and design options of various design features He died on 8 February 1724 and was buried in the Church of St Peter St Albans His monument has a bust and is probably by this son 5 Known works edit nbsp Cannons house by StrongSt Paul s Cathedral 1680 1697 St Benet s Paul s Wharf 1680 St Austin by St Paul s 1680 St Mildred s Church 1677 1683 New classical frontage at Winchester Palace 1682 1686 St Mary Magdalen Old Fish Street 1683 1687 St Clement Eastcheap 1683 1687 St Michael Paternoster Royal 1685 1694 Chimneypiece for the Queen s Withdrawing Room at the Palace of Whitehall 1688 Remodelling of Greenwich Palace 1698 Blenheim Palace 1705 1712 Sundial at Inner Temple Gardens 1707 Cannons for the Duke of Chandos 1715 Edward Strong the Younger edit nbsp Marlborough House in its original two storey form by Edward Strong the YoungerEdward was the son of Edward Strong the Elder and Martha Beauchamp sister of the sculptor Ephraim Beauchamp 6 He trained under his father and became a full member of the Guild of Masons in 1698 In the same year he went on an architectural tour of Europe visiting France Italy and Holland with Christopher Wren the Younger This year long trip indicates a friendship beyond a simple working relationship It is also noteworthy that this trip is somewhat early within the British fashion for the Grand Tour which was at its peak 50 years later 7 8 He worked on many projects with his father including St Paul s Cathedral Greenwich and Blenheim Palace and is specifically noted on his own account as mason of the lantern on the dome of St Pauls 9 10 He was involved with multiple Wren spires He died on 10 October 1741 Known works edit nbsp The spire of St James Garlickhithe nbsp The tower of St Michael s CornhillSpire on St Vedast Foster Lane 1695 1698 Spire on St Stephen Walbrook c 1696 Lantern on St Paul s Cathedral 1706 Marlborough House 1708 1711 Chapter House St Paul s Cathedral 1712 St Alphege Greenwich 1712 1714 St Anne Limehouse 1712 1724 St Paul Deptford 1712 1730 St John s Westminster 1714 1728 Spire on St James Garlickhithe 1715 1717 St George Wapping 1715 1723 West colonnade of Greenwich Palace 1719 Tower of St Michael Cornhill 1715 1721 Tower of St Christopher Threadneedle Street c 1720 Lantern on Christ Church Greyfriars c 1720 Dr Draper s house in SurreyFamily editEdward the Younger married Susanna Roberts in 1699 and they had four daughters The eldest Susannah Strong married Sir John Strange and had eleven children including John Strange Artistic Recognition editEdward the Elder was portrayed by Godfrey Kneller around 1690 The portrait is held by the Museum of Freemasonry 11 References edit Wren s masons Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660 1859 by Rupert Gunnis Wren and his draughtsmen St Paul s Cathedral St Paul s Cathedral Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660 1859 by Rupert Gunnis Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660 1859 by Rupert Gunnis Sir Christopher Wren Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660 1859 by Rupert Gunnis Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660 1859 by Rupert Gunnis The rebuilding of St Paul s Cathedral after the Great Fire of London the History of London Edward Strong C 1652 1723 Art UK Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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