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Name:
Arthur Baker
Designation :
Architect
Date of Birth:
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Exact DOB:
08/02/1925
Year of Birth :
1842
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29/04/1897
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Bio Notes :
Arthur Baker was born in 1842 and was a pupil and assistant in the office of Sir George Gilbert Scott. He commenced independent practice in London in 1873 whilst still in Scott's office, and later worked in partnership with Henry Harold Hughes from 1891 and with John Turrill from 1893. He was Surveyor to the Diocese of London from 1895.
Arthur Baker was the uncle of Sir Herbert Baker, who trained in his office. The elder Baker died on 29 April 1897.
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Addresses
The following private or business addresses are associated with this person:
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London England
Business
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Employment and Training
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(Sir) George Gilbert Scott
200042
In year 1864
In year 1867
Apprentice
(Sir) George Gilbert Scott
200042
In year 1867
In year 1878
Assistant
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Employees or Pupils
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(Sir) Herbert Baker
200106
1881/09
In year 1884
Apprentice
(Sir) Herbert Baker
200106
In year 1884
In year 1886
Clerk of Works
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References
Bibliographic References
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British Architectural Library, RIBA
Directory of British Architects 1834-1914
2001
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