Henry Francis Lockwood
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Henry Francis Lockwood was an influential architect, born at Doncaster
on 18 September 1811. His father and grandfather (both named Joseph) were mayors of Doncaster. He married Emma Day (1810–1882) whose great uncle, Charles Day (boot blacking manufacturer)
, made a fortune through the Day and Martin company. Their ten children were all given Day as a middle name: Emma (1833), Charles (1834), Henry (1836), Arthur (1838), Rosa (1840), Horace (1842), Frederick (1845), Florence (1849), Francis (1851), and Blanche (1853). Through son Francis, Henry Francis Lockwood was the great grandfather of the film actress Margaret Lockwood (1916–1990). Henry Francis Lockwood was also the uncle of Sir Frank Lockwood
QC (1846–1897). A more distant cousin was Sir Joseph Flawith Lockwood (1904–1991) the Chairman of EMI who signed The Beatles.
Henry Francis Lockwood was articled in London to Peter Frederick Robinson, and given supervision of the extensions to York Castle for which Robinson had been appointed architect in 1826. In 1834 Lockwood published jointly with Adolphus H Cates, The History and Antiquities of the Fortifications to the City of York.
In 1834 Lockwood set up a practice in Hull, where he designed a number of Neo-classical buildings, such as Trinity House (1839), extensions to the Royal Infirmary (1840) and Great Thornton Street Church (1843).
In 1849 Lockwood moved to Bradford to form a partnership with Richard and William Mawson. Lockwood and Mawson designed some of the most distinguished buildings in Bradford, including St George's Hall
(1851-2), the Venetian Gothic
Wool Exchange
(1864-7), and the Continental Gothic Revival City Hall
(1869–73). They also laid out and designed the mill, model town and church at Saltaire
(1851–76), all in an Italianate Classical
style. At the time, Saltaire was one of the most important examples of a philanthropic industrial and housing development in the world. Lockwood is mentioned in most accounts of Sir Titus Salt
and Saltaire. Lockwood and Mawson also submitted designs in many competitions, including the contest for the Law Courts in the Strand
, London (1866–67).
After 1871, Lockwood moved to London where he designed the Methodist City Temple (1873), Holborn Viaduct
(1873-4), the Church of St Stephen, Cowbridge Park, East Twickenham (1874) and the Civil Service Stores, Strand (1876). He was the first President of the BSAS when it was founded in 1874.
Henry Lockwood and his family lived for many years at Nun Wood, Apperley Bridge
, Yeadon, but after 1871 moved to Heron Court, Richmond, Surrey, where he died aged 66 on Sunday, 21 July 1878. He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery
(a few metres behind Blondin of Niagara Falls fame). Emma Lockwood died aged 72 on Christmas Day 1882
Doncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
on 18 September 1811. His father and grandfather (both named Joseph) were mayors of Doncaster. He married Emma Day (1810–1882) whose great uncle, Charles Day (boot blacking manufacturer)
Charles Day (boot blacking manufacturer)
Charles Day was a British industrialist who was co-founder and then sole proprietor of the Day and Martin boot blacking company.On his death he left the then enormous sum of £450,000...
, made a fortune through the Day and Martin company. Their ten children were all given Day as a middle name: Emma (1833), Charles (1834), Henry (1836), Arthur (1838), Rosa (1840), Horace (1842), Frederick (1845), Florence (1849), Francis (1851), and Blanche (1853). Through son Francis, Henry Francis Lockwood was the great grandfather of the film actress Margaret Lockwood (1916–1990). Henry Francis Lockwood was also the uncle of Sir Frank Lockwood
Frank Lockwood
Sir Frank Lockwood was an English lawyer and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1897....
QC (1846–1897). A more distant cousin was Sir Joseph Flawith Lockwood (1904–1991) the Chairman of EMI who signed The Beatles.
Henry Francis Lockwood was articled in London to Peter Frederick Robinson, and given supervision of the extensions to York Castle for which Robinson had been appointed architect in 1826. In 1834 Lockwood published jointly with Adolphus H Cates, The History and Antiquities of the Fortifications to the City of York.
In 1834 Lockwood set up a practice in Hull, where he designed a number of Neo-classical buildings, such as Trinity House (1839), extensions to the Royal Infirmary (1840) and Great Thornton Street Church (1843).
In 1849 Lockwood moved to Bradford to form a partnership with Richard and William Mawson. Lockwood and Mawson designed some of the most distinguished buildings in Bradford, including St George's Hall
St George's Hall, Bradford
St George's Concert Hall is a grade II* listed Victorian building located in the centre of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Originally designed with a seating capacity of 3,500, the Hall seats 1500 people....
(1851-2), the Venetian Gothic
Venetian Gothic architecture
Venetian Gothic is a term given to an architectural style combining use of the Gothic lancet arch with Byzantine and Moorish architecture influences. The style originated in 14th century Venice with the confluence of Byzantine styles from Constantinople, Arab influences from Moorish Spain and early...
Wool Exchange
Wool Exchange, Bradford
The Wool Exchange Building in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England is a grade I-listed building built as a wool-trading centre in the 19th century. The grandeur of its Gothic Revival architecture is symbolic of the wealth and importance that wool brought to Bradford...
(1864-7), and the Continental Gothic Revival City Hall
Bradford City Hall
Bradford City Hall is a Grade I listed, 19th century town hall in Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and is notable for its landmark bell/clock tower.- As town hall :The building was designed by Lockwood and Mawson, and opened in 1873....
(1869–73). They also laid out and designed the mill, model town and church at Saltaire
Saltaire
Saltaire is a Victorian model village within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District, West Yorkshire, England, by the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal...
(1851–76), all in an Italianate Classical
Italianate architecture
The Italianate style of architecture was a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of Classical architecture. In the Italianate style, the models and architectural vocabulary of 16th-century Italian Renaissance architecture, which had served as inspiration for both Palladianism and...
style. At the time, Saltaire was one of the most important examples of a philanthropic industrial and housing development in the world. Lockwood is mentioned in most accounts of Sir Titus Salt
Titus Salt
Sir Titus Salt, 1st Baronet , born in Morley, near Leeds, was a manufacturer, politician and philanthropist in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. His father Daniel Salt was a businessman and was sent Titus to Batley Grammar School...
and Saltaire. Lockwood and Mawson also submitted designs in many competitions, including the contest for the Law Courts in the Strand
Royal Courts of Justice
The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is the building in London which houses the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and the High Court of Justice of England and Wales...
, London (1866–67).
After 1871, Lockwood moved to London where he designed the Methodist City Temple (1873), Holborn Viaduct
Holborn Viaduct
Holborn Viaduct is a bridge in London and the name of the street which crosses it . It links Holborn, via Holborn Circus, with Newgate Street in the City of London, passing over Farringdon Street and the now subterranean River Fleet.It was built between 1863 and 1869, at a cost of over two million...
(1873-4), the Church of St Stephen, Cowbridge Park, East Twickenham (1874) and the Civil Service Stores, Strand (1876). He was the first President of the BSAS when it was founded in 1874.
Henry Lockwood and his family lived for many years at Nun Wood, Apperley Bridge
Apperley Bridge
Apperley Bridge is a village in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford, in West Yorkshire, England. Apperley Bridge is north-east of Bradford on the boundary with the City of Leeds bounded in part in the east by Carr Beck and to the south by Greengates. The village of Apperley Bridge...
, Yeadon, but after 1871 moved to Heron Court, Richmond, Surrey, where he died aged 66 on Sunday, 21 July 1878. He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery
Kensal Green Cemetery
Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in Kensal Green, in the west of London, England. It was immortalised in the lines of G. K. Chesterton's poem The Rolling English Road from his book The Flying Inn: "For there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen; Before we go to Paradise by way of...
(a few metres behind Blondin of Niagara Falls fame). Emma Lockwood died aged 72 on Christmas Day 1882