Basic Biographical Details Name: | George Arthur | Designation: | | Born: | 13 September 1906 | Died: | 23 September 1968 | Bio Notes: | George Arthur was born on 13 September 1906, the son of architect John Maurice Arthur, sole partner in the firm of George Arthur & Son of Airdrie, and his wife Katherine Adam Stevenson Hutton. George attended the Glasgow School of Architecture diploma course from 1924 and subsequently served his apprenticeship in family firm from 1930 to 1933, remaining as draughtsman until 1935. He passed the qualifying exam in the latter year and was admitted ARIBA On 9 March 1936, his proposers being Launcelot Hugh Ross, William James Smith and Thomas Harold Hughes. His declaration accepting his admittance was witnessed by John Maurice Arthur, and both were living at Glentore, Drumbathie Road, Airdrie. George's business address at that time was 233 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. He was also an Associate of the Glasgow Institute of Architects.
Arthur died on 23 September 1968 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He was survived by his wife Margaret Rosemary Seddon or Warren. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 656, Stirling Road, Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | | 1968 | | | Glentore, Drumbathie Road, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | 1936 * | | | | 233, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | Before 1936 | After 1939 | | | 12, Stirling Street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Business | 1950 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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 | | George Arthur & Son | 1930 | 1933 | Apprentice | | | George Arthur & Son | 1933 | 1935 | Draughtsman | |
RIBARIBA Proposers
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 | | 1953 | Jackson Church | Airdrie | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1939 | The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1950 | The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A no5948 (combined box 109) |
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