Basic Biographical Details
| Name: | Robert Ashton |
| Designation: | Architect |
| Born: | 2 December 1906 |
| Died: | 1985 |
| Bio Notes: | Robert Ashton was born on 2 December 1906. He was articled to William Williamson of Kirkcaldy on 1 September 1923, and on completing his apprenticeship in 1928 moved to London to study at the Architectural Association. He passed the final exam in March 1932 and was admitted ARIBA early the following year, his proposers being Verner Owen Rees, John Grey and Howard Morley Robertson. At that time he was living at 30 Linton Road, Shoeburyness, Essex. Nothing more is known of him. He was perhaps related to J H Ashton of Dunfermline. Ashton died in the aurtumn of 1985 at Southend on Sea. His death was registered in September of that year. |
Private and Business Addresses
| The following private or business addresses are associated with this architect: | |||||
| Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | |
 | 30, Linton Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, England | Private | 1933 * | ||
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and Training
Employers
| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this architect (click on an item to view details): | |||||
| Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | |
| William Williamson | 1 September 1923 | 28 April 1928 | Apprentice | |
RIBA
RIBA Proposers
| The following individuals proposed this architect for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | |||
| Name | Date proposed | Notes | |
| John Grey | Early 1933 | for Associateship |
| Verner Owen Rees | Early 1933 | for Associateship |
| (Sir) Howard Morley Robertson | Early 1933 | for Associateship |
References
Archive References
| The following archives hold material relating to this architect: | ||||
| Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | |
| RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | A no5051 (combined box 53) | |