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Robert Wilson (architect)
Robert Wilson (9 September 1834 – 1 July 1901) was architect for the Edinburgh Board of Education and responsible for a high percentage of the city's schools. He is also noteworthy for involvement in several institutions aimed at improving the life of the poor and destitute in the city. Life He was the son of Patrick Wilson (architect) and Catherine Peddie. His mother died in 1843 when Robert was only eight. In 1849 he began working with his father at 2 Queen Street. He entered the Trustee's Academy (then on Picardy Place) in October 1850 to improve his drawing skills. He moved to London probably around 1860. In February 1871 his father died and he inherited his office and clients and he returned to Edinburgh. The office remained at 2 Queen Street. Robert then lived at 1 Craigie Terrace. Following the Elementary Education Act 1870 (coming into force in 1872) he was entrusted with the design of all new city schools. From 1893 he employed the highly talented John Alexa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castlehill School, Edinburgh From The South
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