Edward William Mountford

The Old Bailey
Sheffield Town Hall
Lancaster Town Hall

Edward William Mountford (22 September 1855 - 7 February 1908) was an English architect, noted for his Edwardian Baroque style, who designed the Old Bailey.

Life

He was born in Shipston-on-Stour, Worcestershire and was educated privately. He married twice, to Jessie Smith (18 June 1888) and, following her death, Dorothy Hounsham (11 July 1903). He had a son (who became an architect) from his first marriage, and a daughter from his second. He died in London on 7 February 1908.

He was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and President of the Architectural Association.

Notable Buildings

With Herbert Appleton

References

  1. 1 2 Homan, Roger (1984). The Victorian Churches of Kent. Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd. p. 105. ISBN 0-85033-466-7.
  2. Homan, Roger (1984). The Victorian Churches of Kent. Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd. p. 58. ISBN 0-85033-466-7.


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