Frederick S. Waller
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F[rederick] S[andham] Waller (1822 — 22 March 1905) was a British architect
and antiquarian
of Gloucester
, where he was the resident architect to the dean and chapter of Gloucester Cathedral
. He began his career in the office of the civil engineer and county surveyor for Gloucestershire, Thomas Fulljames (1808-1874), with whom he worked in partnership, 1846-1870; Fulljames proposed him as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
in 1856. From 1873 to his retirement in 1900/01, F.S. Waller, as he was always called, was in partnership with his son, Frederick William Waller (1848—1933), who had trained in his office.
His residence was at Barnwood, Gloucestershire. Some of the picturesque restoration and emendations to Birtsmorton Court
, Worcestershire, are owing to his work there in 1871-72.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and antiquarian
Antiquarian
An antiquarian or antiquary is an aficionado or student of antiquities or things of the past. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient objects of art or science, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts...
of Gloucester
Gloucester
Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately north-east of Bristol, and south-southwest of Birmingham....
, where he was the resident architect to the dean and chapter of Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the river. It originated in 678 or 679 with the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter .-Foundations:The foundations of the present...
. He began his career in the office of the civil engineer and county surveyor for Gloucestershire, Thomas Fulljames (1808-1874), with whom he worked in partnership, 1846-1870; Fulljames proposed him as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
in 1856. From 1873 to his retirement in 1900/01, F.S. Waller, as he was always called, was in partnership with his son, Frederick William Waller (1848—1933), who had trained in his office.
His residence was at Barnwood, Gloucestershire. Some of the picturesque restoration and emendations to Birtsmorton Court
Birtsmorton Court
Birtsmorton Court is a medieval moated manor house near Malvern in Worcestershire, in the former woodlands of Malvern Chase. The English place name element birt-, which often signifies the birches such as grow in this low-lying site, in this particular case may be a transformation of de Brute,...
, Worcestershire, are owing to his work there in 1871-72.