Architect born in Dunfermline. John McKean Brydon's other works in London: St Peter's Hospital, Henrietta Street (1880–84); Hospital for Women, Euston Road (renamed the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital); Chelsea Public Library, Manresa Road (1890); London School of Medicine for Women, Huntley Street (1896); Government Offices, corner Parliament Street / Parliament Square (1898–1912), which today house the Treasury, HM Revenues and Customs; part of the Cabinet Office.
From 1871 he employed Agnes Garrett and Rhoda Garrett as apprentices, giving them an entry into training that no other practice was willing to allow, as architecture was not considered suitable for women. The two cousins became the first British women to open an interior design business. Agnes was younger sister to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, and older sister to Millicent Fawcett.
Died at his Hampstead home, 31 Steeles Road, NW3.
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