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Adam Style	A neo-classical style, first introduced into the UK by the Scottish architect and designer Robert Adam, typified by the classical motifs such as rams’ heads, husks, palmettos and festoons. The popularity of the Adams style peaked in Britain around the 1760’s and 1770’s