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Name:
George Devey
Designation :
Architect
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23/02/1820
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04/11/1886
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George Devey was born in London on 23 February 1820, the survivor of twins born to Frederick Devey and his wife Ann Egg, who was Swiss. While Devey's father was a city solicitor in Dorset Street, the Devey family were well off brass-founders, while the Eggs were gun makers. George was educated at Stanmore and King's College School where he took drawing classes under John Sell Cotman, followed by classes from James Duffield Harding after he left school. This picturesque style of architectural drawing was to influence the 'Old English' character of Devey's architecture but his practical training was with Thomas Little 1837-46, followed by a tour of Italy. On his return he commenced independent practice, assisting Thomas Little part-time in the first few years. An introduction from a client of his father's, the Rev George richard Boissier, to Lord de L'Isle inaugurted his career as a country house architect which was to rival that of Burn. Devey's practice in Scotland arose from an introduction to the Duke of Sutherland from his cousin Lord Granville.
Devey was elected Fellow of the RIBA on 15 December 1856, his proposers being T Bellamy, J Thomson and G Pownall. He died of bronchitis 4 November 1886 following an extended business trip to Ireland in connection with Kenmore, Dunraven Castle and Adare.
'Biography authored by the Dictionary of Scottish Architects Compilation Team.'
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Additional Notes
Addresses
The following private or business addresses are associated with this person:
Private Addresses
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Address
Class
Date From Char
Date From Type
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Dorset Place Kentish Town London England
Private
Place of birth
Ely Place Holborn London England
Private
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Business Addresses
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Address
Class
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16 Great Marlborough Street London England
Business
1856
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Employees or Pupils
The following individuals were employed or trained by this person (click on an item to view details):
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Name
Name Link
Date From
Date To
Position
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Percy Richard Morley Horder
402038
1890s
Apprentice
Arthur Castings
201880
After 1868
In year 1886
Chief Draughtsman
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RIBA Proposers
The following individuals proposed this person for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details):
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Proposer
Proposer Link
Date Proposed
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James Thomson
202562
1856/12/15
for Fellowship
Thomas Bellamy
203697
1856/12/15
for Fellowship
George Pownall
206082
1856/12/15
for Fellowship
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RIBA Proposals
This person proposed the following individuals for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details):
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Person
Date Proposed
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Percy Goddard Stone
1881/02/28
for Associateship
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Buildings and Designs
This person was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
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Building Name
Date Started
Town, District or Village
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Tower Lodge
In year 1858
Golspie
Sutherland
Scotland
Additions to earlier cottage
Big Barns
In year 1858
Dunrobin, Strathsteven
Sutherland
Scotland
Conversion from four picturesque Tudor cottages to one house
Moray House
In year 1859
Golspie
Sutherland
Scotland
Dornoch Castle
In year 1859
Dornoch
Sutherland
Scotland
Advised William Fowler on reconstruction as a dewlling for Sheriff of Sutherland
Strathpeffer, Layout
In year 1860
Strathpeffer
Ross and Cromarty
Scotland
Layout
Dunrobin Mains, Fishermans Bothy
In year 1861
Golspie
Sutherland
Scotland
House at Loch Ba for the Duke of Argyll
In year 1861
Loch Ba
Argyll
Scotland
Sheriff's House
In year 1862
Inveraray
Argyll
Scotland
Macharioch House
In year 1873
Argyll
Scotland
Rebuilding, gatelodge, stables and kennels
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References
Bibliographic References
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Date
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Allibone, Jill
George Devey, Architect 1820-86
1991
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Periodical References
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Builder
1886/11/20
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Obituary
Building News
1886/11/12
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Obituary
The Times
1886/11/23
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Obituary
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Archive References
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Building Id
Item Name
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RIBA Nomination Papers
RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum
100005
F v2, p174 (microfiche 80/D4)
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