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Name:
Archibald Matthias Dunn
Designation :
Architect
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Exact DOB:
05/06/1926
Year of Birth :
1832
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05/06/1926
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1917
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Bio Notes :
Archibald Matthias Dunn was born in 1832, the son of Matthias Dunn, Colliery Viewer and Government Inspector of Mines, and was brought up in a strict Catholic household. He was educated at Ushaw and Stoneyhurst and was articled to Charles Francis Hansom in Bristol, setting up business in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1854. Edward Joseph Hansom, who had begun his career with his father in Bristol, was taken into partnership in 1871. In 1880 they opened a London office. Dunn retired in 1897 but made a design for Westminster Cathedral in 1906 before Bentley was commissioned. Dunn never sought professional qualifications but was elected an honorary ARIBA in his retirement, which may be unique.
Dunn's son, Archibald Manuel Dunn, had been taken into partnership in 1887. In 1894 W Ellison Fenwicke, who was a friend of Dunn, was also taken into partnership but the younger Dunn withdrew in 1903. Fenwicke continued the practice with various partners and under various styles, the final practice being Dunn Hansom & Fenwicke although Fenwicke by then was the only active partner.
Hansom died on 27 May 1900; Dunn died in 1917.
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Addresses
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Newcastle upon Tyne England
Business
Before 1871
After 1893
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Employment and Training
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Dunn & Hansom
201004
In year 1871
In year 1897
Partner
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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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Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church
In year 1879
North Berwick
East Lothian
Scotland
St Mary's RC Cathedral, military memorial
In year 1889
Edinburgh
Scotland
St Patrick RC Church
In year 1901
Dumbarton
Dunbartonshire
Scotland
St Patrick's RC Church
In year 1901
Strathaven
Lanarkshire
Scotland
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Builder
1917/05/14
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