Benjamin Ingelow

Benjamin Ingelow (1834/35–1925) was an English architect who practised from an office in London. He was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, his father being a banker.[1] His training started when he was articled to Arthur Shean Newman in 1852. He later joined the architectural practice of William Slater, where he was an improver and an assistant. When R. H. Carpenter joined Slater in partnership, Ingelow became the chief assistant. Slater died in 1872, and Ingelow became a partner of Carpenter.

In 1879 Carpenter and Ingelow received the commission to create the topographical crown of Nathaniel Woodard's schools - Ellesmere College with its "H" plan and gothic facade looking out over a quadrangle, terraces and playing fields towards the hills of Wales.

Following Carpenter's death in 1893, Ingelow continued the practice on his own until he died in 1925.[2] Ingelow's more notable works were carried out in conjunction with Carpenter, and besides Ellesmere College includes the Chapel at the School of St Mary and St Ann, Abbots Bromley, which is listed at Grade II.[3]

References

  1. Allen, John (28 March 2013). "Architects and Artists I–J–K". Sussex Parish Churches website. Sussex Parish Churches (www.sussexparishchurches.org). Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  2. Benjamin Ingelow, Dictionary of Scottish Architects, retrieved 18 November 2012
  3. Historic England, "The Chapel, School of St  Mary and St Ann, Abbots Bromley (1038420)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 18 November 2012


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