Charles Fowler
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Charles Fowler English
architect
, was born at Cullompton, Devon
.
After serving an apprenticeship of seven years with John Powning of Exeter
, he went to London in 1814, and entered the office of David Laing
, where he remained until he commenced practice for himself. His first work of importance was the court of bankruptcy in Basinghall Street
, finished in 1821.
In the following year he gained the first premium for a design for the new London Bridge
, which, however, was ultimately built according to the design of another architect, John Rennie the Elder. Fowler's other designs for bridges include one constructed across the Dart at Totnes
. He was also the architect for the markets of Covent Garden
and Hungerford Market, London (demolished to make way for Charing Cross Station), the new market at Gravesend
, and Exeter lower market, and besides several churches he designed Devon lunatic asylum (1845), the London Fever Hospital
(1849), and the hall of the Wax Chandlers' Company, Gresham Street (1853). One of his finest buildings is the conservatory at Syon House
, built 1828-30, it consists of a central pavilion with an iron and glass dome with curved wings linked to pavilions.
For some years he was honorary secretary of the institute of British architects, and he was afterwards created vice-president. He retired from his profession in 1853, and died at Great Marlow, Bucks
, on the 26th of September 1867.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, was born at Cullompton, Devon
Cullompton
Cullompton is a civil parish and town in Devon, England, locally known as Cully. It is miles north-north-east of Exeter and lies on the River Culm. In 2010 it had a population of 8,639 and is growing rapidly....
.
After serving an apprenticeship of seven years with John Powning of Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
, he went to London in 1814, and entered the office of David Laing
David Laing (19th century architect)
David Laing was a British architect principally known as the architect of the New Custom House in London, which was completed in 1817 and collapsed in 1825. Assisted by a young William Tite, he also rebuilt the church of St Dunstan-in-the-East between 1817 and 1821.-Life:David Laing was born in...
, where he remained until he commenced practice for himself. His first work of importance was the court of bankruptcy in Basinghall Street
Basinghall Street
Basinghall Street is a street in the City of London, England. It today lies chiefly in the ward of Bassishaw with the southern end in Cheap and Coleman Street wards...
, finished in 1821.
In the following year he gained the first premium for a design for the new London Bridge
London Bridge
London Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames, connecting the City of London and Southwark, in central London. Situated between Cannon Street Railway Bridge and Tower Bridge, it forms the western end of the Pool of London...
, which, however, was ultimately built according to the design of another architect, John Rennie the Elder. Fowler's other designs for bridges include one constructed across the Dart at Totnes
Totnes
Totnes is a market town and civil parish at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon, England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...
. He was also the architect for the markets of Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as...
and Hungerford Market, London (demolished to make way for Charing Cross Station), the new market at Gravesend
Gravesend, Kent
Gravesend is a town in northwest Kent, England, on the south bank of the Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. It is the administrative town of the Borough of Gravesham and, because of its geographical position, has always had an important role to play in the history and communications of this part of...
, and Exeter lower market, and besides several churches he designed Devon lunatic asylum (1845), the London Fever Hospital
London Fever Hospital
The London Fever Hospital was a voluntary hospital founded in 1802 in London. Originally established in Gray's Inn Road, it moved to Liverpool Road, Islington in 1848. In 1948, the hospital was amalgamated with the Royal Free Hospital.-References:...
(1849), and the hall of the Wax Chandlers' Company, Gresham Street (1853). One of his finest buildings is the conservatory at Syon House
Syon House
Syon House, with its 200-acre park, is situated in west London, England. It belongs to the Duke of Northumberland and is now his family's London residence...
, built 1828-30, it consists of a central pavilion with an iron and glass dome with curved wings linked to pavilions.
For some years he was honorary secretary of the institute of British architects, and he was afterwards created vice-president. He retired from his profession in 1853, and died at Great Marlow, Bucks
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Marlow is a town and civil parish within Wycombe district in south Buckinghamshire, England...
, on the 26th of September 1867.