William Howard Seth-Smith III
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William Howard Seth Smith (23 August 1852 - 30 August 1928) was a British
architect. He is best known for his contributions to churches and schools in the Surrey area.
which is south of Guildford
. His grandfather, William Howard Seth-Smith I, was noted for building some of the most wealthy communities in Central London
today such as Belgravia
and communities such as Eaton Square
and Wilton Crescent
.
Seth-Smith attended the South Kensington Art School and became a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
in 1892 and was President of the Society of Architects and of the Architectural Association.
In 1880 he designed the United Reformed Church in Wonersh, the Kingham Hill School
in Oxfordshire
in 1886 in the traditional Cotswold
style (completed in 1903), Marling School
in Stroud from 1889-94 and in 1892 proposed an extension of the Camden Chapel, in Camberwell
, Surrey
but was rejected. In 1896 he designed a memorial in St Paul's Cathedral
for General John Inglis
, with bronze reliefs by Derwent Wood. That same year, Seth-Smith drew up plans for the St. Thomas Church in Chilworth
and made additions to The Royal Liberty School, on Upper Brentwood Road in Romford
; notably the porch, garden rooms and vestibule.Between 1896 and 1897 he worked on the Church of St. Luke in Maidstone
and the Wesleyan church at Englefield Green
in 1904.
From 1905 until shortly before his death he was in an architectural partnership at 46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London with William Ernest Monro.
He was also a keen water colour painter, and exhibited some of his works at the Royal Academy of London.His son, David Seth-Smith
(1875-1963) was a noted zoologist.
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architect. He is best known for his contributions to churches and schools in the Surrey area.
Biography
William Howard Seth-Smith was born into a noted Scottish architectural family on 23 August 1852, to William Seth-Smith of Tangley, near WonershWonersh
Wonersh is a small Surrey village in England. Wonersh is about 3 miles SSE of Guildford on the B2128 road from Guildford, Shalford to Cranleigh...
which is south of 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...
. His grandfather, William Howard Seth-Smith I, was noted for building some of the most wealthy communities in Central London
Central London
Central London is the innermost part of London, England. There is no official or commonly accepted definition of its area, but its characteristics are understood to include a high density built environment, high land values, an elevated daytime population and a concentration of regionally,...
today such as Belgravia
Belgravia
Belgravia is a district of central London in the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Noted for its immensely expensive residential properties, it is one of the wealthiest districts in the world...
and communities such as Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Eaton Square is a residential garden square in London's Belgravia district. It is one of the three garden squares built by the Grosvenor family when they developed the main part of Belgravia in the 19th century, and is named after Eaton Hall, the Grosvenor country house in Cheshire...
and Wilton Crescent
Wilton Crescent
Wilton Crescent is a wealthy community in Belgravia, London.Wilton Crescent was created by Thomas Cundy II, the Grosvenor family Estate surveyor and was drawn up with the original 1821 Wyatt plan for Belgravia...
.
Seth-Smith attended the South Kensington Art School and became a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
in 1892 and was President of the Society of Architects and of the Architectural Association.
In 1880 he designed the United Reformed Church in Wonersh, the Kingham Hill School
Kingham Hill School
Kingham Hill School is a Christian school based on the Church of England denomination. It was founded by local Christian landowner Charles Edward Baring Young in 1886 as a school and home for deprived boys and was designed by the architect William Howard Seth-Smith...
in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
in 1886 in the traditional Cotswold
Cotswold
The Cotswolds are a range of hills in central England that give their name to:*Cotswold *Cotswold *Cotswold Chase, a horse race*Cotswold Games, annual games in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire...
style (completed in 1903), Marling School
Marling School
Marling School is a grammar school for boys located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, next to its sister school, Stroud High School. It is on the Cainscross Road, the main route out of Stroud towards the M5....
in Stroud from 1889-94 and in 1892 proposed an extension of the Camden Chapel, in Camberwell
Camberwell
Camberwell is a district of south London, England, and forms part of the London Borough of Southwark. It is a built-up inner city district located southeast of Charing Cross. To the west it has a boundary with the London Borough of Lambeth.-Toponymy:...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
but was rejected. In 1896 he designed a memorial in St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the mother...
for General John Inglis
John Inglis
John Inglis may refer to:* John Inglis, Lord Glencorse , Scottish former politician and Judge* Sir John Inglis, 2nd Baronet , Postmaster General for Scotland* John Inglis , American college football coach...
, with bronze reliefs by Derwent Wood. That same year, Seth-Smith drew up plans for the St. Thomas Church in Chilworth
Chilworth
Chilworth is a village in Hampshire, UK, very close to the city of Southampton. Good travel connections and restricted development have led to the village becoming particularly affluent...
and made additions to The Royal Liberty School, on Upper Brentwood Road in Romford
Romford
Romford is a large suburban town in north east London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Havering. It is located northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan...
; notably the porch, garden rooms and vestibule.Between 1896 and 1897 he worked on the Church of St. Luke in Maidstone
Maidstone
Maidstone is the county town of Kent, England, south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town linking Maidstone to Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river was a source and route for much of the town's trade. Maidstone was the centre of the agricultural...
and the Wesleyan church at Englefield Green
Englefield Green
Englefield Green is a large village in northern Surrey, England. It is home to Royal Holloway, University of London, the south eastern corner of Windsor Great Park and close to the towns of Egham, Windsor, Staines and Virginia Water...
in 1904.
From 1905 until shortly before his death he was in an architectural partnership at 46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London with William Ernest Monro.
He was also a keen water colour painter, and exhibited some of his works at the Royal Academy of London.His son, David Seth-Smith
David Seth-Smith
David Seth-Smith FZS, MBOU was a British zoologist, bird artist, broadcaster and author.His career included spells as Curator of Mammals and Birds for the Zoological Society of London and editor of the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club.He presented nature programmes on the BBC's...
(1875-1963) was a noted zoologist.