John Hall (architect)
John Hall (1851 – 16 December 1914) was a British architect.
Born in York, Hall moved to Scarborough in about 1872 and became an architect. He specialised in domestic architecture and designed numerous houses in the town. Frank Tugwell and Edwin Cooper both trained under him, with Tugwell becoming a partner in his firm.[1] He also served as an alderman and a justice of the peace in the town.[2]
Hall's son, John Percy Hall, became an architect.[3]
Death
Hall was killed in the German bombardment of Scarborough in December 1914, the oldest victim in the town. His funeral was held at the Falsgrave Wesleyan Chapel, with attendees including Walter Rea. In 2021, a plaque was erected to mark his death.[2][4][5]
Work
Hall's work in Scarborough includes:
- Bramcote Tennis Pavilion 1885[6]
- West Pier Sales Offices 1886[1]
- Holbeck House 1889[1]
- Gladstone Road Schools 1890[1]
- Normanton Rise 1894[1]
- Scarborough College 1898[1]
- 1-13 Gas Cottages 1899[1]
- Norbury and Moorend 1901[1]
- Sea Croft Mansions[1]
- National Provincial Bank[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Armstrong, Barrie; Armstrong, Wendy (2013). The Arts and Crafts Movement in Yorkshire. Wetherby: Oblong Creative. ISBN 9780957599215.
- ^ a b "Scarborough funerals, touching scenes". Faringdon Advertiser. 26 December 1914.
- ^ "Hall, John Percy 1876 - 1939". Biographical Dictionary of British and Irish Architects 1800-1950. AHRnet. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Funerals of victims - scene at the cemetery". Scarborough Mercury. 24 December 1914. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Perrin, Louise (23 December 2021). "Plaques are put up to honour victims of the Bombardment in Scarborough". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "The former Bramcote Tennis Pavilion". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2026.