Theatre architect. Born Newton Abbot, Devon. Never qualified as an architect but designed at least 80 theatres and did some work on about the same number again. About 24 of his theatres survive reasonably intact, including the Hackney Empire, Richmond Theatre, London Palladium, Victoria Palace and the London Coliseum. Died at home in Westcliff-on-Sea. Buried Highgate cemetery.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Frank Matcham
Commemorated ati
Brixton Theatre foundation stone
Although not actually named, this lonely, vandalised stone is all that remain...
Frank Matcham - Coliseum
We thank our colleague for spotting and snapping this on a recent visit to th...
Frank Matcham - Hackney Empire
Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920) theatre architect, designed this theatre.
Frank Matcham - N8
Plaque unveiled by the husband and wife actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales.
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Samuel Knight
Architect. Born Exeter. Knight was a captain in the Bloomsbury Rifles, which probably has something to do with the commission he was given to design their Drill Hall in 1882-3. Later he became an H...
1 memorial
Donald W. Insall Associates
A firm of chartered architects, historic building and planning consultants. Donald Insall was knighted in 2010.
5 memorials
40 Great Ormond Street
An early 18th century house, demolished in 1965 with its doorcase being rescued and reused in Great James's Street.
1 memorial
Frank Risdon
Architect:, FRIBA, AADip,(Hons). Born Brixton. See Times Obituary.
1 memorial
John Hargrave Stevens
Architect. Seems to have specialised in churches and often worked in partnership with George Alexander.
1 memorial