Ernest Prestwich
English architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernest Prestwich (29 August 1889 – 4 November 1977) was an English architect, working his own interpretation of Classical architecture, via the Style Moderne, Modernist and Brutalist styles. He specialised in war memorials and civic buildings, many of which are listed buildings. Some of his designs were independently-designed projects, and some were co-designs with colleagues. He was a partner with his father James Caldwell Prestwich and his brother Harold in Prestwich & Sons. and he also worked under his own name, and with Percy Thomas in various civic building design competitions.
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Born | (1889-08-29)29 August 1889 Leigh, Greater Manchester, England |
Died | 4 November 1977(1977-11-04) (aged 88) Southport, Merseyside, England |
Alma mater | University of Liverpool School of Architecture |
Occupation | Architect |
Parent | James Caldwell Prestwich |
Practice | J.C. Prestwich & Sons |
Buildings | Salford Civic Centre, Tunbridge Wells Town Hall, Rugby Town Hall |
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