Sir Edwin Lutyens' Garden Bench

Sir Edwin Lutyens, born 29th March 1869, startedHis last great work was his design for the Cathedral
work as an architect in 1888 at the age of 20. Hisof Christ the King in Liverpool of which only the crypt
work took up most of his time leaving him little timewas 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 designedprojects such as designs for furniture and stage
over 36 major English country houses and alteredsettings as well as Queen Mary's Dolls' House which is
and added to many more. His designs included thenow in Windsor Castle.
Cenotaph in Whitehall, Thiepval Arch on the SommeAmongst his furniture designs was the Lutyens
and many other memorials and cemeteries for theGarden Bench which was one of his most admired
Great War. He built the Viceroy's House (nowcreations. The unusual frame around the beautifully
Rashtrapati Bhavan), New Delhi, Johannesburg Artordered slats on the back, and the fabulously carved
Gallery, the British Embassy in Washington along withbackrest, along with the autograph armrests were
many other renowned buildings. Lutyens alsoclassically designed by this iconic man over 100 years
designed Munsted Wood (Gertrude Jekyll's home)ago.
and together they created over 100 gardens. HeHis estate still carries on his name, creating beautiful
remodelled Lindesfarne Castle and build castle Castlepieces mainly from English Oak all based on his
Drogo, both of which are now owned by the Nationaltimeless designs.
Trust.