William Erskine Thomson
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William Erskine Thomson | |
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| Born | 23 February 1875 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 13 April 1962 (aged 87) Dundee, Scotland |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | FRIBA |
William Erskine Thomson (23 February 1875 – 13 April 1962) was a Scottish architect prominent in the late 19th and first half of the 20th centuries.[1] He designed several notable buildings in Scotland, mostly including churches and villas. Several of his works are now listed structures.
Thomson was born in Edinburgh in 1875, the son of William, a wine and spirit merchant, and Margaret.[1]
Career
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In November 1891, he was articled to Peter Lyle Barclay Henderson, with whose practice he remained for just over five years. While there, he attended Edinburgh School of Art and Heriot-Watt College.[1]
Just before he turned 22 years old, he joined Ayr architects J. & H. V. Eaglesham as an assistant. Twelve months later, he moved to Perth to join Maclaren & Mackay. He later became their chief draughtsman.[1]
It was in Perth that he began his own practice, at 5 St John Street, in the shadow of the ancient St John's Kirk, in December 1909. He entered the competition to design Perth City Hall in 1911, but he was not successful.[1] In 1923, his offices moved to 36 George Street. Around the same time, he went into partnership with John Guthrie Lornie Glass. Glass continued the practice after Thomson's death.[1]
Selected notable works
- St Leonard's Church, Perth (1921; decoration and furniture) – now Category B listed[1][2]
- Bridgend War Memorial, Aberfeldy (1922) – now Category C listed [3][4]
- Waverley Hotel, Inverness (1937; extension) – now Category C listed[5]
- Free Presbyterian Church, Perth (1938) – now Category C listed[6]