10 Facts About Jeffry Wyatville

Sir Jeffry Wyatville was an English architect and garden designer.

Jeffry Wyatville is mainly remembered for making alterations and extensions to Chatsworth House and Windsor Castle.

Shortly after the death of his father, Jeffry Wyatville began his architectural training in his uncle Samuel Wyatt's office.

Jeffry Wyatville remained with Samuel until 1792 when he moved from the Midlands to his uncle James Wyatt's office in Queen Anne Street, London.

Jeffry Wyatville later completed the gothic Ashridge in Hertfordshire after his uncle James's death in 1813.

Jeffry Wyatville sent designs to the Royal Academy every year from 1786 to 1822 and less frequently thereafter.

Jeffry Wyatville was elected Associate of the Royal Academy on 4 November 1822, then, on 10 February 1824, he was elected a Royal Academician of the Royal Academy, his diploma work being a drawing of the unexecuted design for Brocklesby Hall.

Jeffry Wyatville took up residence in the Winchester Tower in the castle in 1824 and would use it for the rest of his life.

Jeffry Wyatville was buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 25 February 1840 following his death on 18 February.

Grand Staircase, Windsor Castle, created by Jeffry Wyatville later rebuilt by Anthony Salvin.