Basic Biographical Details Name: | George Reavell | Designation: | | Born: | 1865 | Died: | 16 February 1947 | Bio Notes: | George Reavell was born in 1865 and articled to his father who was also George. He commenced independent practice in Alnwick, Northumberland in 1886 and remained there for the rest of his working life although he had offices in Morpeth and Berwick at various times. He was admitted FRIBA in 1916 his proposers being Sir Henry Tanner, C B Flockton and James T Cacket. He worked in partnership with William Arthur Tebbs from 1914 to 1923; with Miss M P Reavell from 1932 to 1941; and with T J and M P Cahill as Reavell, Cahill and Cahill from the latter year until his death on 16 February 1947. He was awarded an OBE.
The practice is still in operation in Alnwick as Reavell & Cahill, though no family members are involved. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Alnwick, Northumberland, England | Business | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Andrew Hughes | 1913 | 1920 | Assistant | With exception of war service, 1914/15-1919 |
RIBARIBA ProposersRIBA ProposalsThis proposed the following individuals for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | Andrew Hughes | Early 1933 | for Licentiateship |
Buildings and DesignsThis 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 | | 1893 | Primitive Methodist Chapel, Donaldson's Mill | Cornhill | | Berwickshire | Scotland | | | 1904 | Shop | Coldstream | | Berwickshire | Scotland | | | 1907 | UF Church | Coldstream | | Berwickshire | Scotland | | | 1928 | Askew Crescent | Spittal | | Berwickshire | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Pike | | Northumberland | | | p134 | | Who's who in Northumberland | 1936 | Who's who in Northumberland | | | p207 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 12 March 1947 | | | p247 Obituary | | RIBA Journal | April 1947 | v54 | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p345 - obituary |
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