George Latham (architect)

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George Latham (d. 1871) was an English architect, from the Cheshire town of Nantwich who designed a number of buildings in the county.

These buildings include:

Latham was approached by John Tollemache, 1st Baron Tollemache with the prospect of becoming the architect for Peckforton Castle. However he was not appointed to the position and received £2,000 in compensation. The architect ultimately appointed was Anthony Salvin.[3] Latham was also commissioned by Hungerford Crewe, 3rd Baron Crewe to carry out alterations to Crewe Hall in 1836, but was replaced by Edward Blore.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ de Figueiredo P, Treuherz J. Cheshire Country Houses, pp. 23–27 (Phillimore; 1988) (ISBN 0 85033 655 4).
  2. ^ de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, p. 132.
  3. ^ Durdey, Ronald (2007–2008). "John Tollemache and his Castle". Cheshire History 47: 81. ISSN 0141-8696. 
  4. ^ de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, p. 66.
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