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Lanchester, H. V. (Henry Vaughan), 1863-1953 (British architect)

 Person

Biography/Historical Note

He was born in 1863. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and at the Architectural Association. He established his own practice in 1894.Since 1912 he was the editor of "The Builder". He was appointed Professor of Architecture at the University College in London and in 1934 he was awarded the Royal Gold Medal by the RIBA. He died in 1953.

Nationality:

English.

Education:

He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and at the Architectural Association.

Role within the BSR:

Member of the Faculty of Architecture, 1926-1929.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Lanchester, Henry Vaughan, 1926 - 1939

 File

Lanchester, Henry Vaughan, 1926 - 1939

Reference number: AR-02.07.02/359.07
Scope and Contents

Documents from this file include: invitation letter by Evelyn Shaw (BSR Honorary General Secretary) to join the Faculty of Architecture; letter of acceptance by Lanchester; letter by Shaw concerning the renewal of membership.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1926 - 1939