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Jan F. Groll

Categories: Architecture, Engineering

From Colonial Spectacles “John (or Jan) F. Groll was an architect and engineer.  After completing his studies in Delft, he worked for the department of public works in British India….”  We can't find out much about him, let alone a portrait so we are using his designs for the 1905 Peace Palace in The Hague - does the tower remind you of anything?

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Jan F. Groll

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St George's Circus - clock tower

Our image comes from Historic England where we found the designer, Groll, but...

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Walter H. Godfrey

Walter H. Godfrey

Walter Hindes Godfrey was born on 2 August 1881, the eldest of the six children of Walter Scott Godfrey (1855-1936) and Gertrude Annie Godfrey née Rendall (1855-1922). His birth was registered in t...

Person, Architecture, History

1 memorial
Frank Theobalds

Frank Theobalds

Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.

Person, Architecture, Theatre

1 memorial
Sir John W. Simpson

Sir John W. Simpson

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 wi...

Person, Architecture, Scotland

1 memorial
Stephen Gardiner

Stephen Gardiner

Architect, teacher and writer. Born Chelsea. Awarded O.B.E. 2002. Died Pembury, Kent

Person, Architecture, Education

1 memorial
Lewis Angell

Lewis Angell

Architect, engineer, surveyoy active in 1884-1901, at least. Surveyor to the West Ham Local Board. First president of the Institution of Municipal Engineers formed in 1873. Also designed the 1894 l...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial