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The design of the tomb was a direct influence on Giles Gilbert Scott's design for the red telephone box.

Soane's elder son John died on 21 October 1823, and was also buried in the vault.

Maria Soane's daughter-in-law was now a widow with young children including a son also called John in need of support.

So Soane set up a trust fund of £ 10, 000 to support the family.