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Burges was dismissed from his post for being unsuccessful in the redecoration of..?

  • St Paul's Cathedral

  • Westminster Abbey

  • The Tower House

  • Cardiff Castle

Answer

The answer is St. Paul's Cathedral. William Burges, a renowned British architect, was appointed to redesign the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral. However, his elaborate and unconventional design faced criticism from the cathedral's authorities and the general public. Despite his efforts, Burges was ultimately dismissed from the project due to creative differences and a lack of consensus on his proposed changes.
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