Basic Biographical Details Name: | John Ely | Designation: | | Born: | 15 May 1848 | Died: | 9 December 1915 | Bio Notes: | John Ely was born in Rochester, Kent on 15 May 1848. He was articled to Paull & Aycliffe from 1864 to 1869 and subsequently worked as architectural assistant to Salford Corporation in 1872 and as chief assistant to Edward Salomons in 1873 and 1874. In 1875 Salomons took him into partnership. By 1881, when they entered the first competition for the Glasgow Municipal Buildings under the pseudonym 'Valentine', they had a second office in London.
From 1887 onwards Ely practised alone. He was admitted FRIBA on 17 December 1888, his proposers being Salomons, John Holden and James Murgatroyd. He died on 9 December 1915. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Manchester, England | Business | | | | | London, England | Business | | | |
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 | | Edward Salomons | 1873 | 1874 | Chief Assistant | | | Salomons & Ely | 1875 | 1886 | Partner | |
Employees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Duncan McKerrow | 1899 | 1901 | Assistant | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1881 | Glasgow Municipal Buildings | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Unsuccessful competition design (under pseudonym of 'Valentine') |
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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