TITE (Sir William, F.R.S., 1798-1873, from 1855 M.P. for Bath, Architect)

Autograph Letter Signed to William Long, President of Bath General Hospital, saying "I have lived much in Society and have seen most of its Phases & I think I know & understand the Meaning of Party, but there is a Hostility about some of the Opposition to me I confess I cannot understand ... I have been pressed & am still, to contribute to the Benevolences of Bath (your great Hospital is a Case in point) & yet I am told that a considerable Sum has been raised by the Gentry & inferior Tradespeople to help the Uncle of one of the richest men in your County, to turn me out ... I really claim nothing on the Score of Gratitude" but he is "surprized by the Personality of this Opposition. I suppose ... I must take my Chance with the Politicians" but assures Long "how much I esteem your good Opinion", with original autograph envelope, 3 sides 8vo., 42 Lowndes Square, London, 4th June

Tite opposed Scott's plan for Gothic government offices and got himself elected M.P. for Bath to preserve its Georgian character. He designed many public buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange, 1844, and numerous railway stations, and had a large share in planning the Thames Embankment.

Item Date:  1857

Stock No:  16416      £45

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