Henry Percy Adams

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Henry Percy Adams
Born26 October 1865[1]
Ipswich, Suffolk[2]
Died7 April 1930(1930-04-07) (aged 64)
Westminster, London,
OccupationArchitect
AwardsRIBA Drawing Prize in 1888
Donaldson Medal (for Architecture) (1896)
Godwin Bursary (1897)
PracticeAdams, Holden & Pearson
BuildingsDorking New Infirmary in Surrey

Henry Percy Adams (26 October 1865 – 7 April 1930), born Harry Percy Adams, and known professionally as H. Percy Adams, was an Ipswich-born English architect, and fellow of the RIBA.[3]

Early life[edit]

Adams's father, Webster Adams (1841–1900), was a surgeon in Ipswich,[4] his mother was Alice Heal (1840–1888).[3] His birth name was Harry Percy Adams; his birth and death certificates carry the name, "Harry".[nb 1][5]

He was educated at Epsom College together with his brother Webster Angell Adams (1864–1895).[6] Adamas left Epsom in 1879 and moved to Gould House, Dedham, Essex,[4] later he articled under Brightwen Binyon (1846–1909) - a locally known architect in Ipswich.[7] Adams was also a painter and exhibiting member of the Ipswich Fine Art Club.[citation needed] He exhibited in 1886 a watercolour painting called 'Old Windmill' and two monochrome sketches: 'St. Martin's church, Cologne' and 'Tomb of Sir Walter Scott'.[citation needed] Later he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1888.[4]

Also in 1888, Adams joined the architectural office of Stephen Salter (1825–1896) at 19 Hanover Square, London. In the same year he won a Drawing Prize of the RIBA in 1888.[8]

In 1897 he won the Donaldson Medal (for Architecture)[9] and Godwin Bursary (established by George Godwin).[8]

1913 Adams took over Stephen Salter's architectural practice.[citation needed]

Charles Holden, (originally his assistant in 1899 and then later his Chief designer) and Lionel Pearson (1879–1953, who had attended Liverpool University School of Architecture), both joined the practice in 1904. The practice then changed its name to Adams, Holden, and Pearson.

Major works[edit]

Family life[edit]

On 22 May 1890, he married Cicillia Clara Staddon (1865–1891) in Ipswich, Suffolk.[1] In 1891 their son was born,[3] his wife died after giving birth.[2]

In 1896 Henry married Alice Mildred Mathieson (aunt of Sir Frederick Ashton).[20] They had two sons and a daughter.[20]

Adams died on 7 April 1930 at Westminster Hospital in London, aged 64.[21]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ GRO Index: Births Dec 1865 Adams Harry Percy Ipswich 4a 546. Deaths Jun 1930 Adams Harry P. 64 St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 467.

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b "Family: Harry Percy ADAMS/Cecilia Clara STADDON (F6854)". genealogy.kirkpatrickaustralian.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Family of Harry Percy ADAMS and Cicillia Clara STADDON". www.benedictheal.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "ADAMS, (Harry) Percy". www.suffolkpainters.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  5. ^ Darlington, Neil. "Harrry Percy Adams". manchestervictorianarchitects.org.uk. Architects of Greater Manchester 1800-1940. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. ^ "1851–1889 / 1855–1889" (PDF). archive.epsomcollege.org.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  7. ^ Sam Smiles (Editor)Going Modern and Being British: Art, Architecture and Design in Devon County, p. 147, at Google Books
  8. ^ a b Brodie, Antonia; Felstead, Alison; Franklin, Jonathan; Pinfield, Leslie; Oldfield, Jane, eds. (1 July 2001). Directory of British Architects, 1834–1914: Vol. 2 (L–Z) (2nd ed.). London: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. p. 147. ISBN 978-0826455147.
  9. ^ "Donaldson Medal". www.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Tile Gazetteer – Bedfordshire". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. 2005. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  11. ^ Brooks, Alan (6 July 2007). Worcestershire (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England). London: Nikolaus Pevsner. p. 848. ISBN 978-0300112986.
  12. ^ "Chapel at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne". www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. 1999. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  13. ^ a b c d e f "H. Percy Adams". archiseek.com. 1906. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  14. ^ "DSA Architect Biography Report (October 14, 2013, 4:33 pm)". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  15. ^ "King Edward VII – History". www.cityandcountry.co.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  16. ^ Levine, Lynn A. (2010). Frommer's Istanbul. London: John Wiley & Sons. p. 194. ISBN 978-0470591574.
  17. ^ "Competitors and published designs Appendix 2". www.british-history.ac.uk. 1991. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  18. ^ "Title: Letter to G. Jekyll from H. Percy Adams". www.ced.berkeley.edu. 3 March 1909. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Savoy Place History". Institution of Engineering and Technology. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  20. ^ a b "Family of Harry Percy ADAMS and Alice Mildred MATHIESON". www.benedictheal.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  21. ^ "Mr H Percy Adams - A Designer of Hospitals". The Times. No. 45483. London. 9 April 140. p. 21.