St John's Row Terraces
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Joseph was the son of Thomas English, a leading colonial architect whose notable buildings include Townsend House, Hove, and Glenara, and South Esplanade. In 1880, Thomas formed the architectural firm English & Soward (the same Soward of 62 Moseley Street). In 1884, after Thomas’ death, Joseph was made partner and continued on with the successful firm for more than 40 years. Lionel Logue, speech therapist to King George VI lived at number 16 with his family from the age of 5 to 8 years.
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