Basic Biographical Details Name: | Meston & Stewart | Designation: | | Born: | 1926 | Died: | 1931 | Bio Notes: | Frederick William Meston was born on 23 May 1895 and was articled to George Bennett Mitchell of Aberdeen from February 1910 to September 1914, studying at Aberdeen School of Architecture. He served with the Gordon Highlanders in France from 1914 to 1921, reaching the rank of Captain, but returned to the architectural profession in 1923 as assistant to Gall & Hay in Aberdeen. The following year he left to take up a position as architectural assistant to Lanarkshire Education Authority. In 1926 he commenced practice on his own account, as senior partner in the firm of Meston & Stewart. The identity of Stewart is uncertain but it may have been John S Stewart, Architect to Lanarkshire Education Authority, or more probably John Henry Fraser Stewart, who was presumably John S Stewart's son.
The partnership of Meston & Stewart was dissolved in 1931. Meston moved to London soon thereafter. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland | 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 | | John Stewart | 1926(?) | 1931(?) | Partner(?) | Uncertain which Stewart was the partner in this practice | | John Henry Fraser Stewart | 1926(?) | 1931(?) | Partner(?) | Uncertain which Stewart was the partner in this practice | | Frederick William Meston | 1926 | 1931 | 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 | | 1927 | Perth Academy | Perth | | Perthshire | Scotland | Second premiated competition design |
ReferencesCurrently, there are no references for this . The information has been derived from: the British Architectural Library / RIBA Directory of British Architects 1834-1914; Post Office Directories; and/or any sources listed under this individual's works. |