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'''Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas''' (1868–1948) was an [[architect]] born in [[Virginia Water]], [[Surrey]] who trained at [[Westminster School of Art]] and became an exponent of the [[Baroque Revival]], a style of architecture prevalent for public buildings in the early years of the 20th century.
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[[File:Alfred Brumwell Thomas (1a).jpg|thumb|right|Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, in 1905]]
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In 1906, he was made a fellow of the [[Royal Institute of British Architects]], knighted by [[King Edward VII]], and also designed two more public buildings: town halls in [[Woolwich]] in South East [[London]], and the city of [[Belfast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/coast/part1.shtml|title=Linenopolis leads the world|accessdate=2007-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/misc/30.html|title=City Hall, Belfest, by Alfred Brumwell Thomas|accessdate=2007-05-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070519205330/http://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/misc/30.html| archivedate= 19 May 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Belfast city hall, faced with [[portland stone]] and with a copper dome and lavish marble interiors, is thought of as the finest example of Edwardian Baroque in the British Isles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helicon.co.uk/online/datasets/samples/uk/gazetteer.htm|title=United Kingdom and Ireland: Sample gazetteer articles|accessdate=2007-05-13}}</ref>
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'''Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|FRIBA}} (24 February 1868 – 22 January 1948) was an English [[architect]] who trained at [[Westminster School of Art]] and became an exponent of the [[Baroque Revival]], a style of architecture prevalent for public buildings in the early years of the 20th century.<ref>Paul Larmour, 'Thomas, Sir Alfred Brumwell (1868–1948)', first published Sept 2004, Oxford University Press, ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'', Index Number 101063145</ref>


Thomas was born in [[Rotherhithe]], London,<ref>''1891 England Census''</ref> the son of architect Edward Thomas.<ref name="burkewwii">{{cite book |title= [[Burke's Peerage|Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood]]|publisher=Burke's Peerage & Gentry |editor= Burke, Sir Bernard |editor-link=Bernard Burke |edition= 97th |year=1939 |page= 2926 |ref=Burke }}</ref>
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Sir Alfred is also known for his [[war memorial]]s at [[Dunkirk]] and [[Belfast]].<ref name="ArtHouseHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.arthouse.dircon.co.uk/Arthouse/Arthouse%20NEW%20website/history.html|title=ARTHouse - History of the Building|accessdate=2007-05-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

In 1899, he designed the [[West of England Eye Infirmary]] building in [[Exeter]], which is now a hotel.<ref>{{cite web|work=Exeter Memories|url=http://www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/_organisations/eyehospital.php|title=The West of England Eye Infirmary}}</ref>

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In 1906, he was made a fellow of the [[Royal Institute of British Architects]], knighted by [[King Edward VII]], and also designed two more public buildings: town halls in [[Woolwich]] in South East London, and in the city of [[Belfast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/coast/part1.shtml|title=Linenopolis leads the world|access-date=2007-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/misc/30.html|title=City Hall, Belfest, by Alfred Brumwell Thomas|access-date=2007-05-13| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070519205330/http://www.victorianweb.org/art/architecture/misc/30.html| archive-date= 19 May 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> [[Belfast City Hall]], faced with [[portland stone]] and with a copper dome and lavish marble interiors, is thought of as the finest example of Edwardian Baroque in the British Isles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helicon.co.uk/online/datasets/samples/uk/gazetteer.htm|title=United Kingdom and Ireland: Sample gazetteer articles|access-date=2007-05-13|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929184914/http://www.helicon.co.uk/online/datasets/samples/uk/gazetteer.htm|archive-date=2007-09-29}}</ref>

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Sir Alfred is also known for his [[war memorial]]s at [[Dunkirk]] and Belfast.<ref name="ArtHouseHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.arthouse.dircon.co.uk/Arthouse/Arthouse%20NEW%20website/history.html |title=ARTHouse - History of the Building |access-date=2007-05-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060430015442/http://www.arthouse.dircon.co.uk/Arthouse/Arthouse%20NEW%20website/history.html |archive-date=April 30, 2006 }}</ref>


==Notable works==
==Notable works==
* [[Stockport Town Hall]], 1905<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/business/regeneration/consheritage/conservationareas/townhall|title=Town Hall (2005)|accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref>
* [[Stockport Town Hall]], 1905<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/business/regeneration/consheritage/conservationareas/townhall|title=Town Hall (2005)|access-date=5 April 2010}}</ref>
* [[Belfast City Hall]], 1906
* Belfast City Hall, 1906
* [[Woolwich Town Hall]], [[Woolwich]] 1906 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.uk/search/reference.asp?index=23065&imageUID=76176|title=Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Square, Greenwich, London|accessdate=2007-05-13}}</ref>
* [[Woolwich Town Hall]], [[Woolwich]] 1906 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.uk/search/reference.asp?index=23065&imageUID=76176|title=Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Square, Greenwich, London|access-date=2007-05-13}}</ref>
* Deptford Public Library, 1914, a [[Carnegie Library]] <ref name="ArtHouseHistory" />
* Deptford Public Library, 1914, a [[Carnegie Library]]<ref name="ArtHouseHistory" />
* [[Addey and Stanhope School]], 1899.<ref>http://edithsstreets.blogspot.com/2010/03/thames-tributary-ravensbourne_15.html</ref>
* [[Addey and Stanhope School]], 1899.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edithsstreets.blogspot.com/2010/03/thames-tributary-ravensbourne_15.html|title = Edith's Streets: Thames Tributary Ravensbourne - St.Johns|date = 15 March 2010}}</ref>


==Gallery of architectural work==
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File:Belfast city hall.jpg|Main entrance, Belfast City Hall
File:Belfast city hall.jpg|Main entrance, Belfast City Hall
<!-- File:AS20thschoolbuilding.gif|[[Addey and Stanhope School]] Main Building in 1905 --></gallery>
<!-- File:AS20thschoolbuilding.gif|[[Addey and Stanhope School]] Main Building in 1905 --></gallery>

==Further reading==
Paul Larmour, 'Thomas, Sir Alfred Brumwell (1868–1948)', first published Sept 2004, Oxford University Press, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Index Number 101063145


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Latest revision as of 08:31, 20 July 2023

Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, in 1905

Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas FRIBA (24 February 1868 – 22 January 1948) was an English architect who trained at Westminster School of Art and became an exponent of the Baroque Revival, a style of architecture prevalent for public buildings in the early years of the 20th century.[1]

Thomas was born in Rotherhithe, London,[2] the son of architect Edward Thomas.[3]

In 1899, he designed the West of England Eye Infirmary building in Exeter, which is now a hotel.[4]

In 1906, he was made a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, knighted by King Edward VII, and also designed two more public buildings: town halls in Woolwich in South East London, and in the city of Belfast.[5][6] Belfast City Hall, faced with portland stone and with a copper dome and lavish marble interiors, is thought of as the finest example of Edwardian Baroque in the British Isles.[7]

Sir Alfred is also known for his war memorials at Dunkirk and Belfast.[8]

Notable works

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  • Woolwich Town Hall
    Woolwich Town Hall
  • Stockport Town Hall
    Stockport Town Hall
  • Belfast City Hall
    Belfast City Hall
  • Main entrance, Belfast City Hall
    Main entrance, Belfast City Hall

References

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  1. ^ Paul Larmour, 'Thomas, Sir Alfred Brumwell (1868–1948)', first published Sept 2004, Oxford University Press, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Index Number 101063145
  2. ^ 1891 England Census
  3. ^ Burke, Sir Bernard, ed. (1939). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (97th ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 2926.
  4. ^ "The West of England Eye Infirmary". Exeter Memories.
  5. ^ "Linenopolis leads the world". Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  6. ^ "City Hall, Belfest, by Alfred Brumwell Thomas". Archived from the original on 19 May 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  7. ^ "United Kingdom and Ireland: Sample gazetteer articles". Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  8. ^ a b "ARTHouse - History of the Building". Archived from the original on 30 April 2006. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  9. ^ "Town Hall (2005)". Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  10. ^ "Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Square, Greenwich, London". Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  11. ^ "Edith's Streets: Thames Tributary Ravensbourne - St.Johns". 15 March 2010.
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