John Soane 1 - "Visions of Early Fancy" - AB+C 111

We're back!! In this first episode of our new series on John Soane (1753-1837) we discuss his origins: the child prodigy draughtsman, son of a bricklayer, apprentice of George Dance, winner of a studentship at the Royal Academy, and later with his Design for a Triumphal Bridge, winner of the Royal Academy and a travelling scholarship to Italy, enabling him to join the aristocratic young men of Britain on their Grand Tour.
Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts
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[@PrivatePrivate-so4if]

Thank you. That’s most kind. I’ve now managed to establish contact with Luke Jones now too so I’ll be in touch.

[@PrivatePrivate-so4if]

A dazzling hour! At this time of universal dumbing down how inspiring it is to hear such a sophisticated and knowledgeable conversation! You have brightened my day up considerably! Having written a play about Soane and Gandy and am now completing a novel about them too, I would like to contact George Gingell but finding information about him has totally defeated me. Does anyone have any advice?

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[@randalllexon9037]

Wonderful to see you two back in the saddles (or, couch). You have been missed.
John Soane- lovely stuff.

[@frantamas]

Thank you for a cozy atmosphere

[@haio6983]

So happy you guys are back !!!!!!!

[@wystan1000]

Woohoo! Welcome back. I have missed your inspired and learned sessions.