 Larger versions of these images are located at the foot of the page. Basic Biographical Details | Name: | Francis Thomas Dollman | | Designation: | Architect | | Born: | 1812 | | Died: | 26 December 1899 | | Bio Notes: | Francis Thomas Dollman was born in 1812 and articled to Augustus Charles Pugin from 1827 to 1832. He was renowned for his skill as a draughtsman and assisted Pugin with the plates for ''Examples of Gothic Architecture'. In 1833 he then moved to the office of George Basevi where he remained for twelve years until his death in 1845. He commenced independent practice in London in 1846, and was best known for his books, which followed the A C Pugin format, beginning with 'Examples of Ancient Pulpits in England', 1848. He was elected ARIBA on 4 January 1846 with the influential backing of G G Scott, Benjamin Ferrey, Sydney Smirke and C C Nelson, and was librarian of the RIBA from 1863 to 1886. He was briefly in partnership with William Taprell Allen, from February 1874 to December 1878.
Dollman died on 26 December 1899. | Private and Business Addresses| The following private or business addresses are associated with this architect: | | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes |  | 105, Great Russell Street, London, England | Business | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployers| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this architect (click on an item to view details): | | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Augustus Charles Pugin | 1827 | 1832 | Apprentice | |
RIBARIBA Proposers| The following individuals proposed this architect for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | Benjamin Ferrey | 4 January 1846 | for Associateship | | (Sir) George Gilbert Scott | 4 January 1846 | for Associateship | | Sydney Smirke | 4 January 1846 | for Associateship |
Buildings and Designs| This architect was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1855 or 1856 | Edinburgh Castle | | | Edinburgh | Scotland | Proposed restoration and additions with Moody |
ReferencesPeriodical References| The following periodicals contain references to this architect: | | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 13 January 1900 | | | | | Building News | 14 November 1890 | | | | | RIBA Journal | 13 June 1900 | VII | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p97 Obituary by Edward G Hayes |
Archive References| The following archives hold material relating to this architect: | | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | British Architectural Library, RIBA | RIBA Biographical Files | | | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Drawings Collection | | | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A v3 p197; F v12 p83 |
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