Basic Biographical Details Name: | William (Bill) Avison Jessop | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | William (known as Bill) Avison Jessop studied in Leeds and was awarded the diploma in town planning with distinction. He was also a qualified architect and was elected ARIBA in 1965. He worked for the SSHA from about 1967 to 1989, first in the planning group and later as principal architect, then chief architect and regional manager. He served as president of the Edinburgh Architectural Association. |
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 | | Scottish Special Housing Association (SSHA) | 1967 | 1989 | Architect | Later as principal architect, chief architect and regional manager. |
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 | | 1969 | Tweedbank village | Galashiels | | Roxburghshire | Scotland | Masterplan - test layout and infrastructure design for 1000 houses - as architect with SSHA |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1970 | RIBA Directory 1970 | | | | | RIBA | 1979 | Directory of members | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Courtesy of David Price | Information sent to Dictionary of Scottish Architects | | Sent February 2016 |
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