James Foster (architect)

James Foster (c.1748 - 1823) was an English mason and architect in Bristol.

James Foster
Bornc.1748
Died1823
OccupationArchitect

He was initially a pupil and apprentice of Thomas Paty, working both as a stonemason and an architect but from about 1800 his practice became entirely architectural. He was later joined by his son James (d.1836), another son Thomas, a partner William Ignatius Okely and grandson John.

List of works of Foster and partners

James Foster or James Foster and son(s)

  • Abergwili Palace, Carmarthen (1803)
  • St James's Church, Mangotsfield (1812) alterations
  • Brislington Church (1819) added north aisle
  • Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood, Bristol (1819–1821)
  • St Andrew's Church, Clifton, Bristol (1819–1822)
  • Stapleton Church (1820)
  • Meridian Place, Bristol (1822)
  • City Market, St Nicholas Street, Bristol (1823)
  • Upper and Lower Arcades, Bristol (1824)
  • Former Anglican chapel in Shirehampton, burnt down in 1928 and replaced by present church (1827)
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References

  • H.M. Colvin, A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840 (1997) ISBN 0-300-07207-4
  • Andrew Foyle, Bristol, Pevsner Architectural Guides (2004) ISBN 0-300-10442-1
  • Walter Ison, The Georgian Buildings of Bristol, Kingsmead Press (1978) ISBN 0-901571-88-1
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