Basic Biographical Details | Name: | Percy Wells Lovell | | Designation: | | | Born: | 1877 or 1878 | | Died: | 6 June 1950 | | Bio Notes: | Percy Wells Lovell was born in 1877 or 1878 and was articled to Aston Webb from 1899 to 1901, remaining as assistant until 1904. He commenced independent practice in 1905 and formed the partnership of Foster, Lovell & Lodge c.1910, his partners being Thomas Oliphant Foster and, seemingly, Thomas Arthur Lodge. This partnership was dissolved in or before 1914 when Foster left for India.
Lovell was principally known for his efforts as honorary organising secretary for the London Society from its inception in 1912 until his retirement in 1940, in the early years as right-hand man to Aston Webb. During the First World War he was instrumental, with the backing of the RIBA, in assembling a team of architects to draw up a plan for the future of London. This was published in 1919, and a couple of years later was followed by a massive volume, 'London of the Future', ostensibly edited by Webb although the guiding hand was Lovell's. Lovell was also a member of the Leicester Diocese Advisory Council. He died on 6 June 1950 at the age of 72. | Private and Business Addresses| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | Leicester, Leicestershire, England(?) | Business | | | | | London, England(?) | Business | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployers| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Foster Lovell & Lodge | c. 1910 * | Before 1914 | Partner | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Buildings and Designs| This 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 | | c. 1910 | Auchenross, The Ross Estate | Comrie | | Perthshire | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic References| The following books contain references to this : | | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | British Architectural Library, RIBA | 2001 | Directory of British Architects 1834-1914 | | | |
Periodical References| The following periodicals contain references to this : | | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA Journal | July 1950 | v57 | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p368 - obituary |
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