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Robert Evans (architect, 1832–1911)
Robert Evans FRIBA, JP (11 November 1832 – 19 July 1911) was an English architect based in Nottingham. History He was born on 11 November 1832 in West Hallam, Derbyshire, the son of Robert Evans (1802-1864) and Jane Attenborough (1815-1881). He trained as an architect and in the 1850s was taken on as a pupil by Thomas Chambers Hine with whom he formed a partnership in 1857 which lasted until 1867. Evans then set up on his own in Eldon Chambers, with an assistant William Jolley (1837-1919). The partnership of Evans and Jolley was established in 1871 and lasted until 1894. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1888. Robert Evans married Sarah Ann Mulcock on 11 February 1858 in St Martin's Church, Stamford and they had six children: *Edith Mary Evans (1859–1935) *Alice Ann Evans (b. 1862) * Robert Evans Jun. (1863–1927) *Ethel Frances Evans (1865–1951) *Mary Evans (b. 1866) *Dorothy Evans (1875–1958) His son, Robert Evans Jun. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Mary The Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Weston-on-Trent is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 13th century the chancel dates from the 12th century with the windows in the north aisle dating from the 14th. Many of the interior features date from the 17th century with a pulpit dated 1611 and a large and unusual monument to Richard Sale dated 1615. The parish bier and the chest are dated 1653 and 1662 respectively. It was restored between 1876 and 1877 by William Jolley (architect), Jolley and Robert Evans JP, Evans of Nottingham. The walls had the plaster scraped from them, and the chancel was laid with encaustic tiles. It was fitted with new open oak seating. The contractor was Bullock and Barton of Melbourne. The church reopened on 30 July 1877 Parish status The church is in a joint parish with *All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent *St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent *St Andrew’s Church, Twyf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th-century English Architects
The 19th (nineteenth) century began on 1 January 1801 ( MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 ( MCM). The 19th century was the ninth century of the 2nd millennium. The 19th century was characterized by vast social upheaval. Slavery was abolished in much of Europe and the Americas. The First Industrial Revolution, though it began in the late 18th century, expanding beyond its British homeland for the first time during this century, particularly remaking the economies and societies of the Low Countries, the Rhineland, Northern Italy, and the Northeastern United States. A few decades later, the Second Industrial Revolution led to ever more massive urbanization and much higher levels of productivity, profit, and prosperity, a pattern that continued into the 20th century. The Islamic gunpowder empires fell into decline and European imperialism brought much of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and almost all of Africa under colonial rule. It was also marked by the collapse of the large S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Mary's Gate, Nottingham
St Mary’s Gate is a historic street in the Lace Market area of Nottingham City Centre between High Pavement and Warser Gate. History The early name for the street was Seynt Maregate ( la, Via Beatae Mariae), taking its name from St Mary's Church which is at the southern end. In the late Middle Ages the street housed workshops for the production of Nottingham alabaster. The street housed the old Theatre Royal which was built in 1760 on the site of an older establishment. It was held on lease for many years by Robertson and Manly, managers of a company of comedians who visited Nottingham three or four times per year. The theatre was sold in 1854 to J.F. Saville for £1,950 (). The theatre was converted by Richard Middleton into ''Middleton’s Royal Alhambra Music Hall'' in 1865, when the new Theatre Royal was opened in Parliament Street. In 1880 the owner of the ''Royal Alhambra Music Hall'', John Betts Wigley was charged with assaulting and beating a comedian William White. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houndsgate
Houndsgate (also known as Hounds Gate) is an historic street in the centre of the city of Nottingham between St Peter’s Square and Castle Road. History The early name for the street was Hungate and it was referred to as such in 1326 and appears in this form on John Speed’s map of Nottingham of 1610. It is thought it received this name from being where part of the kennels for Nottingham Castle were situated. The paving of the street was the responsibility of the inhabitants of the parish of St. Nicholas, and in 1808 the Grand Jury returned a Bill of Indictment for the poor state of the street The street was repaired in 1809 at a cost of £60 (). The street was bisected in 1958 by the construction of Maid Marian Way, resulting in the loss of several fine properties. Notable buildings *1. By William Arthur Heazell 1887 *3 and 5. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II listed. *7 and 9. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II listed. *11. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton
St Wilfrid's Church, Egginton is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Egginton, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 12th century with elements from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. The church was restored between 1891 and 1892 by Evans and Jolly of Nottingham. A new oak roof was placed over the nave and north aisle. A new concrete floor was laid, with wooden blocks under the seats and red tiles in the aisles. An organ chamber was formed between the east end of the north aisle and the vestry. The window formerly in the chancel was moved to the organ chamber and the old east window of the north aisle was moved within the church. Battlements corresponding to those of the north aisle were placed on the organ chamber. The fragments of ancient glass in the east window were releaded and replaced by Clayton and Bell. They also provided a new window in memory of Revd. Rowland Mosley. The contractors were Walker and Slater of Derby. The church was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Parade, Nottingham
South Parade is a row of buildings in Nottingham City Centre forming the south side of Old Market Square, Nottingham which runs from Wheeler Gate to Exchange Walk. History In the thirteenth century this area was known as Timber Hill. Timber merchants stored and sold wood in the buildings here. As early as 1836 it was being known as South Parade. Notable buildings *1-3, by Evans and Jolley 1888 (Starbucks Coffee House in 2018) *4-9 Woolwich Equitable Building Society by Thomas Cecil Howitt 1936-37 *10-12 Norwich Union House by Evans, Cartwright and Woollatt 1957-59 *15 Smith's Bank Smith's Bank was a series of English banking partnerships in London and the provinces, all controlled by the Smith family that operated between 1658 and 1918. Although Smith's Bank was never a single entity, the first bank was established in N ... by George R. Isborn 1878 (National Westminster Bank in 2018) References {{Reflist Buildings and structures in Nottingham Streets in Nottingham< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottingham High School
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Wheeler Gate, Nottingham
Wheeler Gate is a street in Nottingham City Centre between Old Market Square and St Peter’s Square. History In 1313 the street is referred to as Baxter Gate but shortly afterwards became known as Wheeler Gate, or Wheel Wright Gate, as the location of the wheel makers. It was wide at its narrowest point just below the Reindeer Inn, so the Town Council under took a project to widen it in 1885 to a uniform with the buildings on the eastern side being completely replaced. The roadway was wide with pavements on each side of width. In 1900, the conversion of the horse drawn tramway to electric power and extensions to the system built by the Nottingham Corporation Tramways included a double track route from St Peter’s Square along Wheeler Gate to join other tram lines in the Market Square. Notable buildings North east side *1, 3 and 5, Cavendish Buildings by John Howitt 1894. Grade II listed. *9 to 23 Premier House by John Howitt ca. 1900 Grade II listed. *25 to 29 by Robe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priory Church Of St Anthony, Lenton
The Priory Church of St. Anthony, Lenton is a parish church in the Church of England in Lenton, Nottingham. History The church largely dates from 1883. However, is thought to incorporate elements of the chapel of the monastic hospital of Lenton Priory. The church served as the parish church for Lenton, until the building of Holy Trinity Church, after which it was left partially demolished for nearly 40 years. The restoration of the church began in 1883 and on 22 November a memorial stone was laid by the Lady of the Manor, Mrs. J. Sherwin Gregory, consecrated by Christopher, Bishop of Lincoln, being dedicated the following year to the Church of St. Anthony, commonly known as the Priory Church. The work was carried out by Evans and Jolley and it was re-opened on 4 December 1884 It is part of a group of parishes which includes Holy Trinity Church, Lenton. Organ The church has a pipe organ by Ernest Wragg and Son, installed in 1924. See also *Listed buildings in Nottin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridlesmith Gate
Bridlesmith Gate is a pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre of Nottingham, England. It is located between Middle Pavement and Victoria Street. St. Peter's Gate and Bottle Lane stem off it along with Byard Lane. Bridlesmith Gate houses many designer stores such as Reiss, Ted Baker, Flannels and Kurt Geiger. History Bridlesmith Gate has existed since the Middle Ages. Until the 19th century it was the main shopping street in Nottingham, and formed part of a London to Leeds coach route. In 1819, the street was re-paved and gas lighting was installed by the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company. It was renamed Bond Street, after the street of the same name in London which was just becoming fashionable, however the name change was soon abandoned. The northern end was completely re-constructed and widened in 1852 and most of the street was pedestrianised in 1973. Notable buildings West side *4. (also 13 Poultry) Italian Renaissance in red brick with ashlar dressings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hart, Fellow's And Company
Hart, Fellow’s and Company bank was a private bank established in 1808 with its headquarters on Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham. History It was established on 1 January 1808 as Fellows, Mellor & Hart. The partners were John Fellows, Francis Hart and a Mr Mellor. From about 1824 the business was styled Hart, Fellows & Co. In 1865 it was acquired by the English Joint Stock Bank which failed in May 1866. It was restarted as a private partnership by Francis Hart and Alfred-Thomas Fellows as Hart, Fellows & Company. Between 1884 and 1885 the bank headquarters on Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham was rebuilt and expanded to designs of the architects Evans and Jolley. In 1891 it was acquired by Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank plc is a British retail banking, retail and commercial bank with branches across England and Wales. It has traditionally been considered one of the "Big Four (banking), Big Four" clearing house (finance), clearing banks. Lloyds B .... References {{coord missing, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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