Basic Biographical Details

Name: Thomas Henry Corner
Designation: Architect
Born: 30 December 1915
Died: Late 2001
Bio Notes: Thomas Henry Corner was born on 30 December 1915 and served an articled apprenticeship with Archibald & Archibald of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire from 1 January 1932 to 4 July 1936. He then worked for Harry W Weedon of Birmingham until 16 April 1937 and subsequently for Robert George Roberts, Newcastle City Architect, until 26 August 1938. On the latter date he joined Middlesbrough Corporation Architect's Department. He was admitted ARIBA on 22 April 1941, proposed by R R Kittering, William Hascock and Richard James Archibald (presumably his former employer), who commented in his nomination papers that Corner had served his articles to 'great credit'. At that time he was still i the Middlesbrough office.

By October 1977, when he ceased to be a member of the RIBA, he was working for the firm of Crudens in Musselburgh.

He died in 2001, his death being registered in November that year.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this architect:
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 199, Mandale Road, Acklam, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, EnglandPrivate1941 *  

* 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):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 6Archibald & Archibald1 January 19324 July 1936Apprentice 
Item 2 of 6Harry W Weedon7 July 193616 April 1937Assistant(?) 
Item 3 of 6Newcastle City Architect's Office16 April 193726 August 1938 under Robert George Roberts, City Architect; role uncertain
Item 4 of 6Robert George Roberts16 April 193726 August 1938 in Newcastle City Architect's Department; role uncertain
Item 5 of 6Middlesbrough Town Council Chief Architects Office26 August 1938After 1941 role unclear
Item 6 of 6Crudens Ltd1977 *  role unclear

* earliest date known from documented sources.

RIBA

RIBA Proposers

The following individuals proposed this architect for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate proposedNotes
Item 1 of 1Richard James Archibald22 April 1941for Associateship

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this architect:
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert MuseumRIBA Nomination Papers A no7840 (combined box 199)