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Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before.
George Gilbert Scott
Born: July 13, 1811
Died: March 27, 1878 (aged 66)
Bio: Sir George Gilbert Scott RA, styled Sir Gilbert Scott, was a prolific English Gothic revival architect, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches and cathedrals, although he started his career as a leading designer of workhouses.
Known for:
- St Pancras railway station
- St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel
- Albert Memorial
- Rajabai Clock Tower
- Bath Abbey