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. Architect to the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. 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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Lincoln's Inn war memorial
We have never seen so many Cecils, Cyrils and Cuthberts on a war memorial, le...
Onslow Ford
The monument was designed by Simpson. The Muse (naked lady) on the south fac...
Other Subjects
Nicholas Barbon
Builder and economist, a key figure in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire. Laid out Essex Street in 1675. Also redeveloped Red Lion Fields and the Temple. It seems he was an extrovert ro...
1 memorial
E. Evans Cronk
Andrew Behan has done some research on this man with the splendid name: His full name was Edwyn Evans Cronk. Born in 1846 in Sevenoaks, Kent, the son of Edwyn Evans Cronk and Isabella Cronk, née B...
1 memorial
Edward A. Gruning
Architect. Designed the German Gymnasium at King's Cross, 1864-5. Son-in-law of Dr Louis Cappel, the pastor of St George in the East, Cannon Street Road, E1. When the associated school (established...
1 memorial
George Lethbridge
Architect known for his war memorial designs. Born Devon. Married Jessie Naismith Morton (sister of Sarah Reid Anderson) in Edinburgh and they had seven children, the third born was the architect J...
2 memorials
1 memorial
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College of Minor Canons in St Paul’s Cathedral
In existence before 1066. Richard II formalised the structure. At that time they were 12 in number but are now down to three, responsible for singing services and organising large and small scale...
Building, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Religion
1 memorial
Nike Statue - Plaque 3
SE18, Number 1 Street, Main Guardhouse
Presented to the Mayor and Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillors David Grant and Chris Roberts, from the mayor of ancient...
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
W. J. Baker
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Priory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem
EC1, St John's Square
These cobbles mark out the site of the original circular church of the medieval Priory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. The Priory o...
1 subject commemorated
RNH - St David’s Wing
N7, Manor Gardens, Royal Northern Gardens
In 1997, as a condition of developing the RNH site, Bellway Homes (the developer) was required to create one acre of public open space - ...
2 subjects commemorated
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