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Thomas Grundy (sculptor)

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Thomas Grundy (died 1829) was a British sculptor and master mason who was builder of many of Sir John Soane's projects.

Life

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Bank of England on Threadneedle Street
Freemasons' Hall, London

Grundy was probably born in or near London around 1775. He trained as a stonemason in London and became a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Masons in 1802. From around 1810 he worked with Sir John Soane, who employed him on many projects.[1]

Working with Soane became one of the principal builders for the Bank of England in 1807, building both their head office in Threadneedle Street, but also their main banks in England's other main cities.[2]

Collections

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His work is in the collection of the Sir John Soane's Museum.[3]

He died in London in 1829.

Main projects

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Family

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His wife Jane Grundy carried on the business after his death.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.182
  2. ^ "The Bank of England Branch Banks, 1826-1831 (353)".
  3. ^ "Collection reference number SM (24) 63/6/70 (25) 63/6/69". Sir John Soane's Museum. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Pell Wall Hall, Market Drayton, Staffordshire (Previously Shropshire): (Executed) house, stables and garden for Purney Sillitoe, 1822-1828 (58)".