William Scorer
| William Scorer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 December 1843 Burwell, Lincolnshire |
| Died |
22 January 1934 (aged 90) 22 Cardigan Road, Richmond Hill, Surrey |
| Education | Boston Grammar School (1857-59); Lincoln School of Art |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Employer | Henry Francis Goddard; Henry Sumners; Scorer and Gamble (co-founder) |
| Notable work(s) | Designed the school Quadrangle |
| Spouse | Ethel Maud Gregeon |
| Parents | William Scorer; Susan West |
| Relatives | James West Scorer (brother); Charles Scorer (brother); Robert Scorer (brother); Frederic Scorer (brother); Anne Scorer (sister); Susan E Scorer (sister); Sarah Ann Scorer (sister); John Norton Scorer (brother); Harry Alfred Scorer (brother); Harry Walter Scorer (brother); Albert E Scorer (brother); |
William Scorer (1843-1934) was educated at Boston Grammar School (1857-59). His name is referenced in the 1859 Speech Day Programme. After BGS he studied at the Lincoln School of Art and became a qualified architect. He was articled to Henry Francis Goddard of Lincoln and later worked for Henry Sumners of Liverpool. Practised in London for two years. ARIBA in 1881 when he was working from St Edmond's Chambers, Lincoln. In partnership with W. Watt for three years and in partnership with Gamble from 1901. In 1901 he co-founded an architectural practice called Scorer and Gamble. He was a Lincoln Diocesan Surveyor.[1][2]
His work included:
- 102 High Street, Lincoln. (1887) Shop with living accommodation on three storeys and basement with earlier rear house, a substantial rebuild in 1887 of an earlier property. Arts and Crafts with tile hanging to third storey gable with oculus window.
- Former HSBC Bank, 25 High Street, Horncastle.(1894). Facing the Market Place. Built for the Lindsey and Lincoln Bank. [3]
- Boston Grammar School Quadrangle (1926)
According to The Times of 23 April 1934 "Mr William Scorer, ARIBA, of Richmond, Surrey, who died on January 22, aged 90, left estate of the gross value of £15,129, with net personalty £14,768. He left :- ... £100 to Boston Grammar School, for a prize or prizes for the study of Lincolnshire English History".
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External links
- St Olave's church, Ruckland - geograph