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Philip Webb - Definition and Overview

Philip Speakman Webb born 12 January, 1831 died 17 April 1915 was an architect who designed The Red House at Bexleyheath in 1859 and also the house Standen with William Morris.

He was an apprentice at G. E. Street, and it was there that he met William Morris in 1856 and then started his own practice in 1858.

In 1860 he became a designer of stained glass, furniture and metalwork for Morris. Both formed an important part of the Arts_and_Crafts_movement

Another Philip Webb - Philip Edward Webb was the architect son of leading architect Sir Aston Webb. Along with his brother, Maurice, he assisted his father towards the end of his career.

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