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Lionel Colin Brewill

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Lionel Colin Brewill (1889–1943) ARIBA TD was an architect based in Nottingham.[1]

Background and personal life

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Lionel Colin Brewill was the son of Arthur William Brewill and Clementine Katherine Thornley. He was educated at Uppingham School, Nottingham School of Art and University College, Nottingham.

He was a member of the Newstead Lodge of Freemasons, and a founder member of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire United Services Club.

In November 1942, shortly before his death, he married his cousin, Miss Marguerite Kingsley.

Architectural career

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He was made ARIBA in 1919. He worked in partnership with his father Arthur William Brewill until 1923 and then continued the practice alone.[2]

Military career

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He joined the 7th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hoods), in 1909 as Second Lieutenant.[3] Serving with the battalion in the First World War he was wounded at Hooge in July, 1916, but returned to active service the following year and commanded D Company at Lens.

In 1919 the battalion was re-formed. He rejoined, served as company commander until 1927 when he was appointed Major.[4] In 1929 he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.[5]

Later, when Colonel W.R. Rook retired, took over the command and retained it until 1934.

References

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  1. ^ Nottingham Evening Post 31 May 1943
  2. ^ Brodie, Antonia (20 December 2001). Directory of British Architects 1834-1914: Vol 1 (A-K). Royal Institute of British Architects. p. 249. ISBN 0826455131.
  3. ^ London Gazette 14 May 1909
  4. ^ London Gazette 2 December 1927
  5. ^ London Gazette 15 January 1929