James Pigott Pritchett
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James Pigott Pritchett was an architect
of London
and York
whose practice stretched from Lincolnshire
to the Scottish borders
.
.
He lived for a time in London, and around 1813 moved to York, where he is recorded as a Congregationalist
deacon
, and, together with William Ellerby, wrote A History of the Nonconformist Churches of York.
He married Peggy Maria Terry on December 22, 1813 at Beckenham
, Kent
. They had three sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Richard, became a Congregationalist minister; the second, Charles Pigott Pritchett (1818-1891) was an architect; and in 1844 his daughter, Maria Margaret, married John Middleton
(1820 – 1885), whose only child was the archaeologist and art historian John Henry Middleton
(1846 – 1896), later a director of the Victoria and Albert Museum
.
Pritchett's second marriage was to Caroline Benson on January 6, 1829 at Belton
, Lincolnshire
. They had three sons and two daughters. His eldest son, James Pigott Pritchett junior (1830-1910), was trained by him as an architect and later set up a practice in Darlington
in 1854. Another son, John Benson Pritchett, became a surgeon
,
Pritchett died in York on May 23, 1868 and was buried in York Cemetery
, whose buildings he had designed, on May 27, 1868.
Known work includes:
Other examples are said to be found in York Minster
, Rawmarsh
, Brotherton
and Meltham Mills.
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...
of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
whose practice stretched from Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
to the Scottish borders
Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders is one of 32 local government council areas of Scotland. It is bordered by Dumfries and Galloway in the west, South Lanarkshire and West Lothian in the north west, City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian to the north; and the non-metropolitan counties of Northumberland...
.
Personal life
Pritchett was born on October 14, 1789 to Charles Pigott Pritchett and Anne née Rogers, and christened January 4, 1790 at St Petrox, PembrokeshirePembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
.
He lived for a time in London, and around 1813 moved to York, where he is recorded as a Congregationalist
Congregational church
Congregational churches are Protestant Christian churches practicing Congregationalist church governance, in which each congregation independently and autonomously runs its own affairs....
deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
, and, together with William Ellerby, wrote A History of the Nonconformist Churches of York.
He married Peggy Maria Terry on December 22, 1813 at Beckenham
Beckenham
Beckenham is a town in the London Borough of Bromley, England. It is located 8.4 miles south east of Charing Cross and 1.75 miles west of Bromley town...
, Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
. They had three sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Richard, became a Congregationalist minister; the second, Charles Pigott Pritchett (1818-1891) was an architect; and in 1844 his daughter, Maria Margaret, married John Middleton
John Middleton (architect)
John Middleton was an English architect of the 19th century. He was born in York, in August 1820.-Career:Though only 24, in August 1844 Middleton gained his first contract and was asked to design Cleveland Lodge, an impressive mansion situated directly beneath Roseberry Topping...
(1820 – 1885), whose only child was the archaeologist and art historian John Henry Middleton
John Henry Middleton
John Henry Middleton was an archaeologist and a museum director.-Early years:Born in York on 5 October 1846, John Henry Middleton was the only surviving child of John Middleton and Maria Margaret, daughter of James Pigott Pritchett and his first wife, Peggy Maria Terry. As a child he travelled to...
(1846 – 1896), later a director of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum , set in the Brompton district of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects...
.
Pritchett's second marriage was to Caroline Benson on January 6, 1829 at Belton
Belton
Belton may refer to:* Belton, Texas* Belton, South Carolina* Belton, Missouri* Belton, Montana, known today as West Glacier, Montana* Belton, Ontario* Belton, North Lincolnshire* Belton, Lincolnshire** Belton House* Belton, Leicestershire...
, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
. They had three sons and two daughters. His eldest son, James Pigott Pritchett junior (1830-1910), was trained by him as an architect and later set up a practice in Darlington
Darlington
Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, part of the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It lies on the small River Skerne, a tributary of the River Tees, not far from the main river. It is the main population centre in the borough, with a population of 97,838 as of 2001...
in 1854. Another son, John Benson Pritchett, became a surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
,
Pritchett died in York on May 23, 1868 and was buried in York Cemetery
York Cemetery, York
York Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres and is owned and administered by The York Cemetery Trust with support of the Friends of York Cemetery. It is situated on Cemetery Road in the Fishergate area of York. It has approximately...
, whose buildings he had designed, on May 27, 1868.
Practice
Pritchett’s practice extended from Lincolnshire to the Scottish borders, with offices in York.Known work includes:
- 1828 - Facade of the York Assembly RoomsYork Assembly RoomsThe York Assembly Rooms is an 18th century assembly rooms building in York, England, originally used as a place for high class social gatherings in the city....
in Blake Street. - 1829-30 - The Savings Bank, St Helen's Square, York (now a branch of Lloyds Bank)
- 1834-5 - St Peter's Church HuddersfieldHuddersfieldHuddersfield is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. It lies north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city....
. - 1836 - St John's Church BreartonBreartonBrearton is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate borough of North Yorkshire, England, situated about 4 miles north of Knaresborough. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 141. This small village has about 47 houses that are situated quite close together while cow and sheep...
. - 1836-7 - York Cemetery, YorkYork Cemetery, YorkYork Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres and is owned and administered by The York Cemetery Trust with support of the Friends of York Cemetery. It is situated on Cemetery Road in the Fishergate area of York. It has approximately...
. - 1837 - Holy Trinity church Thorpe HesleyThorpe HesleyThorpe Hesley is a suburb of Rotherham. It lies on the east side of the M1 motorway at junction 35. Described in the late 19th century as an old village 6 miles from Sheffield, it was noted for the manufacture of nails. It lies in the township of Wentworth, except a small part which is in...
. - 1838 - St James's Church Meltham Mills.
- 1839 - St Mary's Church RawmarshRawmarshRawmarsh is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, England. It is two miles north of Rotherham. It has a population of 18,210. The village also forms part of the Sheffield Urban Area.-Etymology:...
. - 1847-8 - Huddersfield railway stationHuddersfield railway stationHuddersfield railway station serves the town of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England.The station is managed by First TransPennine Express who provide trains between the North East, North and East Yorkshire, and Leeds to the east and Manchester Piccadilly and North West.It is also served by local...
. - 1851 - Ebenezer Chapel, York (Primitive Methodist)
Other examples are said to be found in York Minster
York Minster
York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe alongside Cologne Cathedral. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is the cathedral for the Diocese of York; it is run by...
, Rawmarsh
Rawmarsh
Rawmarsh is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, England. It is two miles north of Rotherham. It has a population of 18,210. The village also forms part of the Sheffield Urban Area.-Etymology:...
, Brotherton
Brotherton
Brotherton is a village and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 672. The village is on the border with the City of Wakefield and West Yorkshire . Brotherton was on the A1 road two miles north of Knottingley, before...
and Meltham Mills.