George Lethbridge

George Lethbridge (c. 1848 – 27 February 1924)[1][2] was a British architect known for his war memorial designs.

Hornsey War Memorial

Among Lethbridge's works were the Hornsey Central Hospital[3] (now demolished), the Hornsey War Memorial,[4] now grade II listed by Historic England,[5] and the Royal Russell School memorial Sundial.[6]

Lethbridge was born in Bickleigh, Devon, England.[7] In 1874, he married Jessie Naismith Morton in Edinburgh.[8] They had seven children.[9][10] He died in Edmonton, Essex, aged 76.[11]

References
  1. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
  2. Antonia Brodie; British Architectural Library; Royal Institute of British Architects. (2001). Directory of British architects, 1834-1914: Vol. 2 (L-Z). London: Continuum. p. 201. ISBN 978-0-8264-5514-7.
  3. Pevsner, Nikolaus & Bridget Cherry (2002). The buildings of England London 4: North. New Haven & London: Yale University Press. p. 555. ISBN 0300096534.
  4. Borough Of Hornsey. Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  5. Historic England. "WAR MEMORIAL CHAPEL AT HORNSEY CENTRAL HOSPITAL (1389655)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  6. Royal Russell School - Sundial. Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  7. 1881 England Census
  8. Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
  9. 1891 England Census
  10. 1901 England Census
  11. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007



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