| Sir Edwin Lutyens, born 29th March 1869, started | | | | His last great work was his design for the Cathedral |
| work as an architect in 1888 at the age of 20. His | | | | of Christ the King in Liverpool of which only the crypt |
| work took up most of his time leaving him little time | | | | was built. Along with such distinguished and high |
| for other interests. | | | | profile buildings Sir Edwin also enjoyed more carefree |
| During his time as an architect, Sir Edwin designed | | | | projects such as designs for furniture and stage |
| over 36 major English country houses and altered | | | | settings as well as Queen Mary's Dolls' House which is |
| and added to many more. His designs included the | | | | now in Windsor Castle. |
| Cenotaph in Whitehall, Thiepval Arch on the Somme | | | | Amongst his furniture designs was the Lutyens |
| and many other memorials and cemeteries for the | | | | Garden Bench which was one of his most admired |
| Great War. He built the Viceroy's House (now | | | | creations. The unusual frame around the beautifully |
| Rashtrapati Bhavan), New Delhi, Johannesburg Art | | | | ordered slats on the back, and the fabulously carved |
| Gallery, the British Embassy in Washington along with | | | | backrest, along with the autograph armrests were |
| many other renowned buildings. Lutyens also | | | | classically designed by this iconic man over 100 years |
| designed Munsted Wood (Gertrude Jekyll's home) | | | | ago. |
| and together they created over 100 gardens. He | | | | His estate still carries on his name, creating beautiful |
| remodelled Lindesfarne Castle and build castle Castle | | | | pieces mainly from English Oak all based on his |
| Drogo, both of which are now owned by the National | | | | timeless designs. |
| Trust. | | | | |