Basic Biographical Details

Name: James George Cordiner
Designation:  
Born: 2 August 1909
Died: 18 August 2003
Bio Notes: James George Cordiner was born on 2 August 1909, th son of George Cordiner, drifter fireman, and his wife Isabella Cordiner [her pre-married name as well]. He was described as clerk of works. He was architect for University of Edinburgh Works Department. He was not a member of the RIBA.

He died at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on 18 August 2003. His home address was in Arbroath. His wife, Florence Emily Bedford, had predeceased him. He was survived by at least one daughter.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 3Infirmary Street, Edinburgh    
Item 2 of 324, Rose Street, Arbroath, Angus, ScotlandPrivate 2003 
Item 3 of 3Department of Geology, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, ScotlandBusiness1951  

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1Works Department for the University of Edinburgh1949   

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 41938University of Edinburgh, Medical School and McEwan Hall  EdinburghScotlandScheme drawn up - not built
Item 2 of 41949Old High School  EdinburghScotlandTo erect store and install laboratory.
Item 3 of 41951University of Edinburgh, Department of Engineering Building, West Mains Road  EdinburghScotlandFor an addition
Item 4 of 41951University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Geology Department  EdinburghScotlandFor alterations

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 3Builder1 July 1949  p26
Item 2 of 3Builder26 October 1951  p570
Item 3 of 3Builder4 May 1951  p640