Basic Biographical Details

Name: George Watson
Designation:  
Born: 28 February 1922
Died: 22 June 2003(?)
Bio Notes: George Watson was born on 28 February 1922, the son of William Watson, farmer, and his wife Euphemia Neilson. He studied architecture at the School of Art in Glasgow. He was elected a student member of the RIBA in 1949, ARIBA in 1952 and ARIAS in 1956. He practised as an architect in Lanarkshire. In 1981 he was running the practice Malcolm Ross & Sons from 36 Main Street, Lanark. Later he would appear to have practised from his home at Stanmore Road in Lanark. He is still listed under this address in 1987.

Watson died on 22 June 2003 at Wishaw General Hospital, suvived by his wife Marion Bryce Burrell and at least one son who lived in Lanark.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2Windyshields, Drove Road, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ScotlandPrivate1950  
Item 2 of 240, Stanmore Avenue, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ScotlandPrivateBefore 19562003 

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 1Malcolm Ross & Son(s?)1981 * Partner 

* earliest date known from documented sources.

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 212 December 1952Engineering works of J & R Meikle Ltd, KirkfieldbankKirkfieldbank LanarkshireScotlandNew engineering works
Item 2 of 25 February 1954Premises of James & Alexander Riddell Ltd, Waterloo Garage Site  LanarkshireScotlandPlans prepared for new buildings

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 8RIBA1950The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 
Item 2 of 8RIBA1950The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 
Item 3 of 8RIBA1955Kalendar 1954-1955   
Item 4 of 8RIBA1960The RIBA Kalendar 1959-19601959-1960  
Item 5 of 8RIBA1965The RIBA Kalendar   
Item 6 of 8RIBA1970RIBA Directory 1970   
Item 7 of 8RIBA1979Directory of members   
Item 8 of 8RIBA1987RIBA Directory of Members 1987   

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 3Builder12 December 1952  p892
Item 2 of 3Builder5 February 1954  p281
Item 3 of 3RIAS Chartered Architect2004v16, no2 Spring issue - death note

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2H M Register HouseDeath Register  
Item 2 of 2RIAS, Rutland SquareRecords of membership