Basic Biographical Details

Name: North, Robin & Wilsdon
Designation:  
Born: After 1915
Died: Before 1949
Bio Notes: Sydney Vincent North was born at Acton, London, in 1872, the son of the architect David Henry North and his wife Agnes. Articled to his father between 1889 and 1897 and later assistant to David Wilcock, he also attended classes at the Architectural Association, passing the RIBA qualifying examination in 1900.

North commenced independent practice in 1899, entering into partnership with Charles Collas Robin in 1903. The partnership enjoyed almost immediate success being awarded first premium in the Heywood Library competition from the 62 sets of drawings submitted.

After 1915 they had been joined by William John Wilsdon to form North, Robin and Wilsdon, later North and Partners.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Townsend House, Greycoat Place, London SW1, EnglandBusiness1936 * address given in Frank Stower's ARIBA nomination papers
Item 2 of 235, Maddox Street, London, EnglandBusinessc. 1924  

* earliest date known from documented sources.


Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 4Charles Collas RobinAfter 1915 Partner 
Item 2 of 4William John WilsdonAfter 1915 Partner 
Item 3 of 4Sidney Vincent NorthAfter 1915 Partner 
Item 4 of 4Frank StowerJune 19351936Senior Assistant 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 3191950-52 St Nicholas Street  AberdeenScotland 
Item 2 of 31928C & A Modes Ltd, Sauchiehall Street  GlasgowScotland 
Item 3 of 3After 1934(?)Multiple stores (perhaps for C & A?)  EdinburghScotlandFrank Stower was involved in this building as Senior Assistant - unclear whether with North, Robin & Wilson before Second World War or with North & Partners after it.

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Architect and Building News30 November 1928   
Item 2 of 2Builder3 February 1929  CHECK - not published 3 Feb