Basic Biographical Details Name: | Henry Neil Whimster | Designation: | | Born: | 28 December 1890 | Died: | | Bio Notes: | Henry Neil Whimster was born on 28 December 1890 and commenced his architectural training in September 1906, attending two years' day classes and six years' evening classes at the Glasgow School of Architecture under Eugène Bourdon. He was articled to Leiper & McNab for five years, remaining with William Hunter McNab after William Leiper's retirement in 1909 and continuing as a draughtsman for a year after completing his apprenticeship. He then joined the firm of Stewart & Paterson as a draughtsman. From there he passed the qualifying exam in Glasgow in 1913, and the following year spent four months travelling in Italy. Shortly thereafter he undertook war service, returning to Stewart & Paterson at the end of the hostilities. He was admitted ARIBA in early 1920, his proposers being William Hunter McNab, John Keppie and John Watson. His nomination papers give a business address of 30 Renfield Street; it is as yet unclear whether he was working on his own account or as an employee. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Woodville, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland | Private | Before 1908 | After 1914 | | | 30, Renfield Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | 1919 * | | | | Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland | Private | 1920 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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 | | Leiper & McNab | September 1906 | 1911 | Apprentice | | | Leiper & McNab | 1911 | 1912 | Draughtsman | | | Stewart & Paterson | 1912 | 1919(?) | Draughtsman | |
RIBARIBA ProposersThe following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | John Keppie | Mid 1920 | for Associateship | | William Hunter McNab | Mid 1920 | for Associateship | | John Watson | Mid 1920 | for Associateship |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1920 | The RIBA Kalendar 1920-1921 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A no3052 (microfilm reel 24) |
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