DSA Architect Biography Report (March 29, 2024, 2:30 pm)
Basic Biographical Details
Name:
Alexander Thomson
Designation:
Born:
Died:
Bio Notes:
Alexander Thomson made drawings for a new Town and County Hall in Forfar about 1785. It is possible this was a competition.
Buildings and Designs
This 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
c. 1785
Forfar Town and County Hall
Forfar
Angus
Scotland
Drawings for new Town and County Hall. Did not secure job.
References
Bibliographic References
The following books contain references to this :
Author(s)
Date
Title
Part
Publisher
Notes
Colvin, Howard
2008
A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840
London: YUP. 4th edition
Archive References
The following archives hold material relating to this :
Source
Archive Name
Source Catalogue No.
Notes
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMS
Drawings Collection
Photo of drawing - original in Forfar.
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