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Edward Banks (architect)

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Edward Banks JP (1817 – 2 May 1866) was an English architect based in Wolverhampton.[1]

Life

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He was a pupil of Charles Fowler. He worked in partnership with George Bidlake for a short period.

As well as being an architect, he served as a town councillor in Wolverhampton and was a member of the Public Works Committee. He additionally served as a Magistrate.

He died on 2 May 1866.[2]

Works

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The Royal Hospital, Wolverhampton

References

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  1. ^ Edward Banks: Architect of Wolverhampton. Paul Collins. 1986. ISBN 1870185005
  2. ^ "Deaths". Worcester Journal. Worcester. 12 May 1866. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  3. ^ The Buildings of England. Staffordshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Penguin Books. ISBN 0140710469 p.320