Mylne, Robert, 1734-1811

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British architect.

From the description of Architectural designs, 1766, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84413920

Robert Mylne (1734-1811) was born in Edinburgh and studied as an architect and engineer in Paris and Rome. His work includes the building of Blackfriars Bridge and the Stationers' Hall in London, St Cecila's Hall in Edinburgh, and the village and castle of Inveray. He was the architect of the new River Company until 1810, when his son William Chadwell Mylne took over the post, and was involved in the construction of several canals in England. He is buried in St Paul's Cathedral, London.

From the guide to the Mylne, Robert, 1791, (Senate House Library, University of London)

English architect.

From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Islington, to Mr. Lester, [no year] Mar. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612711

Scottish architect.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New River Head, Islington [London], to Lady T?, 1809 Feb. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612961

English architect and engineer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to G. Davidson in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1785 Aug. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612892

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referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Mylne, Robert William, 1817-1890. Letter: 1858 Apr. 10, Carlton Chambers, 8 Regent St [London], to David Laing / Robert W. Mylne. University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library
creatorOf Mylne, Robert, 1734-1811. Autograph letter signed : New River Head, Islington [London], to Lady T?, 1809 Feb. 3. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Mylne, Robert, 1734-1811. Autograph letter in third person : Islington, to Mr. Lester, [no year] Mar. 7. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Watt, James, 1736-1819. Autograph letter signed : Birmingham, to Robert Mylne, 1785 Dec. 27. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Mylne, Robert, 1734-1811. Autograph letter signed : London, to G. Davidson in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1785 Aug. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Mylne, Robert, 1734-1811. Architectural designs, 1766, n.d. Getty Research Institute
referencedIn Donald Hyde and Mary Hyde Eccles Autograph Collection, 1505-1957 (inclusive), 1702-1854 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Mylne, Robert William, 1817-1890. Letter: 1860 Dec. 10, 21 Whitehall Place, London S.W., to David Laing / Robert W. Mylne. University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library
referencedIn Wells Harbour, 1663-1782 Senate House Library (University of London)
creatorOf Mylne, Robert, 1791 Senate House Library (University of London)
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correspondedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795 person
associatedWith Bransten, Rena, person
associatedWith Davidson, G., person
associatedWith Glazier, Henry S., person
associatedWith Lester, Mr, person
associatedWith Mylne, Robert William, 1817-1890. person
associatedWith Possibly collated by Robert Mylne. person
associatedWith Watt, James, 1736-1819. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Wales
London England
England
King's Lynn Norfolk England
Great Britain
Ouze, river Norfolk England
Subject
Architecture, Domestic
Architecture
Civil engineering
Construction engineering
Country homes
Hydraulic engineering
River and lake engineering
Occupation
Architect
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Birth 1734-01-04

Death 1811-05-05

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