Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alfred Edward Purdie | Designation: | | Born: | 1843 | Died: | 26 February 1920 | Bio Notes: | Alfred Edward Purdie was born in 1843 and was articled to Gilbert Robert Blount in London, remaining as assistant from 1863. He commenced independent practice in 1875 and a year later took over Blount's practice after the latter's death. He was admitted FRIBA in 1893. In later life he moved to Canterbury, where he died on 26 February 1920. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 178, Cornwall Road, London W, England | Private/business(?) | 1886 * | | | | Talbot House, Crownhill Road, Willesden, London NW, England | Private/business(?) | 1893 * | | | | Meadow Grange, Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, England | Private | 1900 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Gilbert Robert Blount | c. 1858 | 1863 | Apprentice | | | Gilbert Robert Blount | 1863 | 1875 | Assistant | |
Buildings and Designs
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | British Architectural Library, RIBA | 2001 | Directory of British Architects 1834-1914 | | | |
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