Basic Biographical Details Name: | Taylor & Young | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1919 | Died: | c. 1948 | Bio Notes: | Taylor & Young practised in Manchester. Isaac Taylor was born in 1871, the son of the architect J Medland Taylor. Isaac entered his father's practice after he left school and remained there apart from one year spent in a London office as a premium paying pupi. He inherited his father's practice on the latter's death. Although he engaged one or two very able assistants his own time was generally of 'a voluntary nature', especially for the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, converting old mansions for their new purpose. Soon after the beginning of World War I he shared an office with Frank B Dunkerley. After the war he wnet into partnership with W Cecil Young.
He died on 28 July 1948. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Manchester, England | Business | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Isaac Taylor | c. 1919 | c. 1948 | Partner | | | W Cecil Young | c. 1919 | c. 1948 | Partner | |
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 | | 1925 | Dunfermline War Memorial | Dunfermline | | Fife | Scotland | Won competition and secured job |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA Journal | October 1948 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p563 Obituary |
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