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John Henry
Architect
Date Not Known
Date Not Known
04/11/1926
John Henry was active as an architect in Edinburgh during the first quarter of the 19th century. He may have been a pupil of William Stark and certainly had some connection with him. After Stark's untimely death in 1813 Henry oversaw the execution of Stark's plans for the Signet Library in Edinburgh and he provided various drawings.

He taught at the Architectural Academy in High Street, Edinburgh from at least 1815 until about 1821.

Addresses

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Private Addresses

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AddressClassDate From CharDate From TypeDate To CharDate To TypeNotes
172 High Street Edinburgh ScotlandPrivate/businessTaught there and may have lived on site.

Business Addresses

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AddressClassDate From Date From TypeDate ToDate To TypeNotes
172 High Street Edinburgh ScotlandPrivate/businessc. 1815c. 1821Taught there and may have lived on site.
Edinburgh ScotlandBusiness

Buildings and Designs

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Building NameDate StartedTown, District or VillageIslandCity or CountyCountryNotes
Signet LibraryIn year 1813EdinburghScotlandExecuted Stark\'s plans and drew up further designs for example altering Robert Reid staircase and for ante-room to the new library.
Wick Old Parish ChurchIn year 1820WickCaithnessScotland

References

Bibliographic References

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AuthorTitleDatePublisherPartNotes
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Colvin, H MA Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-18401995New Haven and London: Yale University Press3rd edition