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
- Sheffield Town Hall 1890
- Battersea Town Hall 1892
- St Olave's Grammar School 1893
Northampton Institute 1896- Old Bailey 1900-1907
References
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, accessed 8 August 2009
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