Basic Biographical Details
| Name: | Charles Kydd Blyth |
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| Bio Notes: | Charles Kydd Blyth was articled to Gavin & Soutar of Forfar from September 1902 to June 1908, studying at the 'Polytechnic' University College and under private tuition. On completion of his apprenticeship he secured a position as draughtsman in the office of Edward Keynes Purchase of London, and whilst there he passed the preliminary exam in November 1909. He moved to the LCC Architects Department (Schools Division) in January 1911, and the following year passed the intermediate exam. He was engaged as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, and was admitted ARIBA in late 1918, his proposers being Purchase, William Gilbee Scott and John Robert Moore-Smith. At that time he was still in the LCC Architects Department. No further details of him are yet known. |
Private and Business Addresses
| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | |||||
| Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | |
 | 110B, Northview Road, Hornsey, London N8, England | Private | 1918 * | ||
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and Training
Employers
| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | |||||
| Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | |
| Gavin & Soutar | September 1902 | June 1908 | Apprentice | |
| Edward Keynes Purchase | June 1908 | January 1911 | Draughtsman | |
| London County Council Architects' Department (LCC Architects' Department) | January 1911 | After 1918 | Draughtsman | In Schools Division, Spring Gardens, London SW |
RIBA
RIBA Proposers
| The following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | |||
| Name | Date proposed | Notes | |
| John Robert Moore-Smith | Late 1918 | for Associateship |
| Edward Keynes Purchase | Late 1918 | for Associateship |
| William Gilbee Scott | Late 1918 | for Associateship |
References
Archive References
| The following archives hold material relating to this : | ||||
| Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | |
| RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | A no2640 (microfilm reel 22) | |