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Thomas Cubitt (Buxton, 25 febbraio 1788 – Denbies, 20 dicembre 1855) è stato un imprenditore britannico, noto per il suo impiego nello sviluppo di molte delle strade e delle piazze storiche di Londra, in particolare a Belgravia, Pimlico e Bloomsbury
Thomas Cubitt (25 February 1788 – 20 December 1855) was a British master builder, notable for his employment in developing many of the historic streets and squares of London, especially in Belgravia, Pimlico and Bloomsbury.
The Thomas Cubitt is a unique Georgian institution in the heart of Belgravia and a short walk from Victoria Station. The namesake of Cubitt House, Thomas Cubitt was a master builder and instrumental in developing the streets and squares of Belgravia.
Thomas Cubitt (1788-1855) was born in Norfolk, as the son of a carpenter. He too trained as a carpenter, taking his first voyage to India as a ship's carpenter, and earning enough money from it to enable him to set up business in Holborn on his return.
Thomas Cubitt was the man who rightfully placed the pub at the heart of the community when building the best neighbourhoods in London: someone who understood the importance of a communal space to gather, drink and be merry.
Thomas Cubitt pioneered an approach to development whereby the builder assumed direct responsibility for all the various trades. Typically, a client would engage bricklayers, plasterers and myriad other tradesmen – or, would engage a builder who would in turn subcontract.
14 apr 2023 · Thomas Cubitt, the 19th-century master builder and triple-great grandfather of Queen Consort Camilla, left a lasting impact. Queen Victoria praised him for his kind heart and simplicity, while others viewed him as a cold-hearted capitalist.
