Robert Jewell Withers
Robert Jewell Withers | |
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| Born | 2 February 1824 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK |
| Died | 7 October 1894 London |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Catherine Mary Vaux |
| Children | 4 sons, 5 daughters |
| Parent(s) | John Alexander Withers Maria Jewell |
| Relatives | Frederick Clarke Withers (brother) |
Robert Jewell Withers (1824–1894) was an English ecclesiastical architect.
Early life
Robert Jewell Withers was born on 2 February 1824 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England.[1] His father was John Alexander Withers and his mother, Maria Jewell.[1] He had a brother, Frederick Clarke Withers, who also became an architect and worked in America.[1]
Career
Withers began his career as an architect in
Adelphi, the Adam Brothers' development just off the Strand. He became a member of RIBA in 1873.[1]
His works include
St Mary-le-Strand
in 1871, where his benches and tiled floor remain.
Selected works
- 1863–1865: St Dogfael, Meline, Pembrokeshire – rebuilding[2]
- 1864–1866: St David's, Henfynyw, Cardiganshire – rebuilding[3]
- 1876: St James, Norlands, Holland Park – addition of chancel and vestries to the 1845 building designed by Lewis Vulliamy[4][5]
- 1874: St Mary's, Bourne Street, Westminster
- 1879: St James, Avebury, Wiltshire – chancel largely rebuilt[6]
Personal life
Withers married Catherine Vaux on 20 April 1854 at the parish church in Croydon.[7] They had four sons and five daughters. He was an organist at St John's Church, Kennington.[1]
Withers died on 7 October 1894 in London.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Basic Biographical Details: Robert Jewell Withers". Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1840–1980. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- OCLC 751780116.
- ^ Sheppard, F. H. W., ed. (1973). "Survey of London: Volume 37, North Kensington: The Norland estate". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St James, Kensington (1226520)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St James, Avebury (1193084)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Married," The Morning Chroncle [London], (April 24, 1954): p. 8
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