Architect. Born Brighton (though the picture source has him born in Scotland). His father and brother were also architects. Active member of RIBA and its president 1919-21. Went into partnership with Maxwell Ayrton. Designed the Brighton War Memorial and Wembley Stadium. 4 Millbank is the only extant London building of which we are aware (with Ayrton). Died at home, West Hill, Highgate.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir John W. Simpson
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Onslow Ford
The monument was designed by Simpson. The Muse (naked lady) on the south fac...
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Frank Scarlett
Modernist architect. We can find no information about him and no image, so for our picture we show the building which is considered his masterpiece: Starlock House, Rye. 2018: We were contacted by...
Sacred Heart School, Hammersmith
The origins of the school date back to a nunnery in 1609. In 1869, Cardinal Manning decided to convert it into a seminary, and had John Francis Bentley (the architect of Westminster Cathedral) draw...
Sir John Vanbrugh
Playwright and architect. Born in the parish of St Nicholas Acons, London, of Flemish descent. Worked in the English Baroque style, sometimes with Hawksmoor, on Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace. L...
Moxhay's Hall of Commerce in Threadneedle Street
From British History: The Hall of Commerce, existing some years ago in Threadneedle Street, was begun in 1830 by Mr. Edward Moxhay, a speculative biscuit-baker, on the site of the old French church...
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