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Thomas Newenham Deane: Legacy
Thomas Newenham Deane was best known for being the founder of one of Ireland's most successful architecture practices. He made a huge impact on Irish architecture and has left a legacy that has endured beyond his lifetime.

Thomas Newenham Deane attended Trinity College for four years, after which he went on to become an architect. He created a partnership with Benjamin Woodward. Together Deane and Woodward designed the Trinity Museum Building. This building was located in the heart of Dublin and helped Deane and Woodward set their reputation. Deane and Woodward are best known for their work on the University Museum at Oxford (1854–60). They designed it in a Gothic style using Continental features such as cortile. It was encircled by Venetian-Gothic cloisters.

Thomas Newenham Deane's legacy was solidified by his firm. They designed the Debating Room of the Oxford Union Society (1857), the Kildare Street Club, Dublin (1858–61)  , The Meadow Buildings and Christ Church in Oxford (1862–6). All of these buildings are still intact today and ensure that Thomas Newenham Deane's legacy survives. Deane's son joined the practice in (1876) and together they designed the National Library and Museum, Dublin (1885–90). This was one of Thomas Newenham Deane's most celebrated works and it added to his legacy.

As well as contributing to Irish architecture, Deane also played a significant role in the preservation of Ireland's buildings. He ensured his legacy included not only creating significant buildings, but also preserving Ireland's history. After the Ancient Monuments Protection Acts of 1882, Deane was given the job of Inspector of National and Ancient Monuments. His protection of Irish historic monuments cemented his legacy as a prominent Irish architect. Thomas Newenham Deane had a major influence on Irish architecture. His son, Thomas Manly Deane, carried on his father's practice after he died ensuring that his father's legacy would carry on.