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Name:
James Miller & Partners
Designation :
Builders - Architectural practice
Date of Birth:
Date Not Known
Exact DOB:
14/06/1926
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14/06/1926
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Bio Notes :
James Miller & Partners was founded by James Miller and his brothers John and Lawrence as James Miller & Partners Limited in 1934. James was Lord Provost of Edinburgh between 1951 and 1954, during which time he was knighted. In 1964 he became Lord Mayor of London. He remained Chairman until 1970 and continued as a Director until 1973. John Miller was primarily involved in the Civil Engineering, Construction and Mining side of the business until his retirement in 1976. Sir James' son, also James, joined the company in 1958, and the Board in 1960, becoming Chairman in 1970 on his father's resignation. James' younger brother Roger also joined the company in 1960, joining the Board in 1965 and becoming Chairman and Managing Director of Miller Homes from 1970 until retirement in 1991.
Keith Miller, John's son, was appointed as Chief Executive of the Group in 1994, having previously been Managing Director of Miller Mining and Miller Developments.
Before the Second World War, Miller Homes primarily operated in the East of Scotland, capitalising on the housing boom at that time, and acquired substantial areas of land, the last of which is only now being developed. The company expanded into the west of Scotland, then in England after the war, initially rebuilding war-damaged properties. By the 1950s, Miller Homes was actively involved in new build schemes and has built over 60,000 homes throughout the UK in over 70 years.
James Miller and Partners became involved in all types of construction during the 1930s and the war years. The post-War years saw an increase in demand for housing, initially pre-fabs, which led to the expansion of company operations in England. During the 1950s and 60s, the company was involved in a wide variety of different projects - housing, schools, hospitals, civic, commercial and industrial properties, for some very prestigious clients.
The industry went through a period of major growth in the 1970s and 80s, significant aspects being the development of design and construction through System Building, and the emergence of Management Contracting. The company also became involved in oil-related projects in Shetland which led to a number of successful overseas contracts e.g. the Middle East, Gibraltar, Botswana, Malaysia, Russia and the Falklands.
From the Miller website.
'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:
Business Addresses
Business Addresses2 classic
Address
Class
Date From
Date From Type
Date To
Date To Type
Notes
88 Hanover Street Edinburgh Scotland
Business
c. 1931
c. 1940
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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
Notes
James ('Jim') Ferguson Dickson Dinwoodie
400864
After 1960
c. 1968
Given in his obituary as \'James Millar & Co\'; presumably this firm?
Robert Edward Thomas Stockdale
204682
In year 1931
In year 1936
Assistant
(Sir) James Miller
207492
c. 1931
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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Building Name
Date Started
Town, District or Village
Island
City or County
Country
Notes
Craigentinny Crescent
In year 1932
Craigentinny
Edinburgh
Housing, Craigentinny
In year 1932
Restalrig
Edinburgh
Scotland
Craigentinny Avenue
In year 1932
Craigentinny
Edinburgh
Scotland
Britwell Crescent (bungalows)
In year 1932
Craigentinny
Edinburgh
Scotland
Even numbers
Priestfield Road (bungalows)
In year 1934
Prestonfield
Edinburgh
Scotland
Priestfield Avenue (bungalows)
In year 1937
Prestonfield
Edinburgh
Scotland
Embassy Cinema
In year 1937
Edinburgh
Scotland
Mecca State Cinema
In year 1938
Leith
Edinburgh
Scotland
Hostel for Mining Trainees
In year 1944
Midlothian
Scotland
Four-apartment houses, E2Z type
1955/05
Scotland
Plans dated
Development at Craigcrook Road and Ravelston Dykes Road
In year 1956
Edinburgh
Scotland
Housing development with Type N houses
In year 1956
Edinburgh
Scotland
Ferry Road Housing Development
1958/11/07
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Scotland
successful tender for construction per Builder p805
St Mary's Place CDA
1960s
Dundee
Scotland
Cairndow-Strachur-Toward Road (A815)
1960/05/13
Creggans and Loch Eck between
Scotland
to carry out the work per Builder p938
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References
Bibliographic References
The following books contain references to this person:
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Author
Title
Date
Publisher
Part
Notes
Glendinning, Miles
Rebuilding Scotland: The Postwar Vision, 1945-75
1997
Tuckwell Press Ltd
pp35, 54, 60 Erskinep59 Glebelands, Saltcoats
RCAHMS
Homebuilders: Mactaggart & Mickel and the Scottish housebuilding industry
1999
RCAHMS
p 19, 39, 47, 58, 73, 84, 107, 117, 119-20, 122-3, 157, 160, 167, 218-9, 226, 237-49, 249, 257, 266
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Periodical References
The following periodicals contain references to this person:
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Periodical Name
Publisher
Date Circ
Edition
Notes
Builder
1964/03/20
p640
Building
1967/9/29
p162
Building
1968/06/14
p194
Building
1968/01/19
p156
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