Guy Maxwell Aylwin
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Guy Maxwell Aylwin AAdipl FRIBA (1889–1968) was a notable British
architect
, practising almost wholly in the West Surrey area around Farnham
.
had also been a pupil of Niven & Wigglesworth and for a time was in partnership with both men as Niven, Wigglesworth & Falkner . In a well-known illustration by Hon Paul Phipps of the pupils of Lutyens
, one of the figures is of a G. Alwyn, but is not clear if this is the same person . It is entirely probable that he may have known Lutyens, who began his career just a few miles from Farnham and maintained strong links with the area throughout his life. In 1927, he joined Falkner in the firm of Falkner & Aylwin, but this was dissolved after only three years, in 1930, although Falkner continued to use the partnership name until 1932. From then on, Aylwin worked by himself until he was joined by his son, John Maxwell Aylwin and John's wife, both architects. John died in 1999 and the Aylwin family practice of architects ceased to exist.
, such as the Princess Royal and Jolly Farmer pubs in Runfold
, the Seven Stars in East Street, Farnham
being good examples of their type and designed with Falkner. He also designed the Wooden Bridge along the old A3 in Guildford
.
, Aylwin was educated at Farnham Grammar School. From there he went to King's College, London and the Architectural Association and was elected finally as a Fellow of the RIBA
.
British people
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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...
, practising almost wholly in the West Surrey area around Farnham
Farnham
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is situated some 42 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire...
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Early career
Aylwin was articled with the Farnham practice of Niven & Wigglesworth between 1910 and 1913, which had its main offices in London, although the senior partner, David Barclay Niven (1864–1942) lived in Farnham. Harold FalknerHarold Falkner
Harold Falkner FRIBA was a notable British architect in the early 20th Century and is now considered a leading exponent of the vernacular and the Arts & Crafts in architecture...
had also been a pupil of Niven & Wigglesworth and for a time was in partnership with both men as Niven, Wigglesworth & Falkner . In a well-known illustration by Hon Paul Phipps of the pupils of Lutyens
Lutyens
Lutyens may refer to:*Edwin Lutyens, architect*Elisabeth Lutyens, composer, daughter of Edwin Lutyens*Mary Lutyens, writer and biographer of Jiddu Krishnamurti, daughter of Emily and Edwin Lutyens...
, one of the figures is of a G. Alwyn, but is not clear if this is the same person . It is entirely probable that he may have known Lutyens, who began his career just a few miles from Farnham and maintained strong links with the area throughout his life. In 1927, he joined Falkner in the firm of Falkner & Aylwin, but this was dissolved after only three years, in 1930, although Falkner continued to use the partnership name until 1932. From then on, Aylwin worked by himself until he was joined by his son, John Maxwell Aylwin and John's wife, both architects. John died in 1999 and the Aylwin family practice of architects ceased to exist.
Falkner & Aylwin
Aylwin designed many buildings in a vernacular and arts & crafts style around Farnham, both houses and civic buildings, such as the Town Hall and the Bush Hotel in The Borough, Farnham. He also received much work from Courage Brewery in AltonAlton, Hampshire
Alton is a historic market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of the English county of Hampshire. It had a population of 16,584 at the 1991 census and is administered by East Hampshire district council. It is located on the source of the River Wey and is the highest town in...
, such as the Princess Royal and Jolly Farmer pubs in Runfold
Runfold
Runfold is a village in Surrey, U.K., about 2 miles NNE of Farnham.Runfold lies on the ancient trackway known as the Pilgrims' Way and on the former route of the A31 road, which has by-passed the village since the early 1990s...
, the Seven Stars in East Street, Farnham
Farnham
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is situated some 42 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire...
being good examples of their type and designed with Falkner. He also designed the Wooden Bridge along the old A3 in Guildford
Guildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
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Personal life
Like his sometime business partner and colleague, FalknerHarold
Harold is an Old English name, meaning "heroic leader", same as the title herald. Diminutives of Harold are Harry and Hal.*Several kings of Denmark, England and Norway were named Harald or Harold*Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England...
, Aylwin was educated at Farnham Grammar School. From there he went to King's College, London and the Architectural Association and was elected finally as a Fellow of the RIBA
Riba
Riba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
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Legacy
In 2010, a part of his archive and some of his architectural drawings and models were donated by his grandson, Richard Aylwin, to the Blower Foundation, where they are archived and maintained. He also edited and revised a history of architecture by HH Statham .External links
- The Blower Foundation (for cultural connection) is a registered UK Charity devoted to cultural heritage and expression and http://www.cultural-connection.org holds an archive of drawings and buildings designed by both Aylwins and have an online gallery of their buildings.
- Farnham Museum http://www.waverley.gov.uk/museumoffarnham/ hold correspondence and archives from Harold Falkner that may include some of the work they completed together in partnership as Falkner & Aylwin, salvaged from a skip after Falkner's death and the closure of his offices in West Street, Farnham.