Basic Biographical Details Name: | John Wills | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | Before 1939 | Bio Notes: | John Wills senior, the founder of this practice started his career as an architect in Knightsbridge, London but went bankrupt and moved to Derby, finding a niche as a designer of chapels for Dissenters and managing to pay off his debts. He also practised in Skegness. He built 200 chapels mainly in the Midlands and South from 1874 until 1914. His sons, one of whom was also John, joined the firm as Wills & Sons. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Derby, Derbyshire, England | Business | Before 1923 | After 1931 | | | Algitha Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England | Business | Before 1923 | After 1931 | |
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Wills & Sons | Before 1923 | After 1931 | Partner | |
Employees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | George Brown Deas | 1898 | 1900 | Improver | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 29 June 1905 | | | p908 Obituary of John Wills senior |
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