It is surprising, and rather unfair, that the architecture of Edward Maufe (1882-1974) is so little known. Or perhaps it is safer to say that the work that is well known is not widely recognised as his. His masterpiece is Guildford Cathedral, viewed daily by thousands from their cars as they drive along the A3; but he also designed the Air Forces Memorial, at Runnymede. What both have in common, despite their contemporary looks, is a connection with tradition. Maufe designed fine buildings that
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