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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. |
'''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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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= https://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> |
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= https://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|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929184914/http://www.helicon.co.uk/online/datasets/samples/uk/gazetteer.htm|archivedate=2007-09-29|df=}}</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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060430015442/http://www.arthouse.dircon.co.uk/Arthouse/Arthouse%20NEW%20website/history.html |archivedate=April 30, 2006 }}</ref> |
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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060430015442/http://www.arthouse.dircon.co.uk/Arthouse/Arthouse%20NEW%20website/history.html |archivedate=April 30, 2006 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:06, 10 January 2018
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.
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.[1][2] 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.[3]
Sir Alfred is also known for his war memorials at Dunkirk and Belfast.[4]
Notable works
- Stockport Town Hall, 1905[5]
- Belfast City Hall, 1906
- Woolwich Town Hall, Woolwich 1906 [6]
- Deptford Public Library, 1914, a Carnegie Library [4]
- Addey and Stanhope School, 1899.[7]
Gallery of architectural work
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Woolwich Town Hall -
Stockport Town Hall -
Belfast City Hall -
Main entrance, Belfast City Hall
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
References
- ^ "Linenopolis leads the world". Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ "City Hall, Belfest, by Alfred Brumwell Thomas". Archived from the original on 19 May 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "United Kingdom and Ireland: Sample gazetteer articles". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "ARTHouse - History of the Building". Archived from the original on April 30, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Town Hall (2005)". Retrieved 5 April 2010.
- ^ "Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Square, Greenwich, London". Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ http://edithsstreets.blogspot.com/2010/03/thames-tributary-ravensbourne_15.html
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