Walter Scott (1st Baronet of Beauclerc)
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Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Beauclerc (17 August 1826 - 8 April 1910) was an English
building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London. His publishing house, Walter Scott Publishing Co. brought classic literature to the masses for a low price.
in 1826. In his youth he was a notable wrestler and was seen as the best wrestler in his weight within his district, and won several wrestling prizes at local fairs. He moved to Newcastle upon Tyne, and began an apprentership as a stonemason
. After completing his apprentership he worked as a builder and began working on several contracts in the local area. By the age of 23 he had set up his own building company.
, Byker Bridge and added the portico
to Newcastle railway station
in 1863. Outside Newcastle he completed rebuilding work at Haggerston Castle
and several railway projects in London, including City and South London Railway and the marble arch at the Central London Station.
and William Martin Scott
, England
international rugby union
players.
He was created a Baronet on 27 July 1907. Scott died at Cape Martin
in France on 8 April 1910 and was buried in Menton
.
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...
building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London. His publishing house, Walter Scott Publishing Co. brought classic literature to the masses for a low price.
Early life
Scott was born in Abbey Town, CumberlandCumberland
Cumberland is a historic county of North West England, on the border with Scotland, from the 12th century until 1974. It formed an administrative county from 1889 to 1974 and now forms part of Cumbria....
in 1826. In his youth he was a notable wrestler and was seen as the best wrestler in his weight within his district, and won several wrestling prizes at local fairs. He moved to Newcastle upon Tyne, and began an apprentership as a stonemason
Stonemasonry
The craft of stonemasonry has existed since the dawn of civilization - creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone from the earth. These materials have been used to construct many of the long-lasting, ancient monuments, artifacts, cathedrals, and cities in a wide variety of cultures...
. After completing his apprentership he worked as a builder and began working on several contracts in the local area. By the age of 23 he had set up his own building company.
Major building works
Scott later began winning building contracts in the North East and was the main contractor behind several landmark buildings within Newcastle, including the Tyne TheatreThe Journal Tyne Theatre
The Journal Tyne Theatre is a theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is a Grade I listed building. According to its website, it is the world's oldest working Victorian theatre....
, Byker Bridge and added the portico
Portico
A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls...
to Newcastle railway station
Newcastle railway station
Newcastle railway station , is the mainline station of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, England and is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line. It opened in 1850 and is a Grade I listed building...
in 1863. Outside Newcastle he completed rebuilding work at Haggerston Castle
Haggerston Castle
Haggerston Castle was a castle located in the county of Northumberland, England at Haggerston about south of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Only the tower and the rotunda remain...
and several railway projects in London, including City and South London Railway and the marble arch at the Central London Station.
Later life
Scott married Anne Brough, daughter of John Brough of Bromfield, Cumberland. They had a large family, including John Scott, the eldest son who became the second Baronet of Beauclerc on the death of his father and MasonMason Scott
Mason Thompson Scott was an English international rugby union half back who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Northern...
and William Martin Scott
William Martin Scott
William Martin Scott was an English international rugby union half back who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Northern...
, England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
international rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
players.
He was created a Baronet on 27 July 1907. Scott died at Cape Martin
Cape Martin
Cape Martin, also known as Cap Martin, is a small town located on the French Riviera between Menton and Monaco.-References:*...
in France on 8 April 1910 and was buried in Menton
Menton
Menton is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Situated on the French Riviera, along the Franco-Italian border, it is nicknamed la perle de la France ....
.