Sir Robert Smirke b. London, 1780; d. Tunbridge Wells, 1867. Sir Robert Smirke - Prolific 19-Century English famous architect of the Greek Revival, architect of the British Museum. Smirke spent five years travelling in Europe and set up in practice in London in 1805. He was fortunate in having powerful patrons among the ruling Tories, thanks to his father, a prominent figure in the Royal Academy. Lowther Castle was his first important commission, and his reputation was established by the inn
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