John Johnstone (architect)

John Johnstone (1818–1884) was an architect who was responsible for the design of many public buildings in North East England in the mid 19th century.

Career

Born in Kilmarnock to a Dunfermline contractor, Johnstone trained as an architect before becoming clerk of works to the partnership of George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt at Spring Gardens in London.[1] He moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in the mid-19th century, where he went into partnership with William Alexander Knowles. Elected as the President of the Northern Architectural Association in 1875, he died in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1884.[2]

Works

Johnstone's major works included:[3]

References
  1. "John Johnstone (1818–1884)". The Victorian Web. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  2. "John Johnstone". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. Proceedings of the Council of the City and County of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne City Council. 1884. p. liv.
  4. Rose, Lars (2019). A Kaleidoscope of Victorian Life: The Berwick-upon-Tweed Corn Exchange 1856–1895 (PDF). Friends of Berwick and District Museum and Archives. p. 3.
  5. Johnson, Michael Andrew (1 October 2008). "Architectural Taste and Patronage in Newcastle upon Tyne 1870-1914" (PDF). University of Northumbria. p. 142. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  6. Historic England. "Queen's Hall and Town Hall Buildings (1042607)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  7. "Transactions and Journal of Proceedings 1908-1909" (PDF). Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society. 1910. p. 89.
  8. Donaghy, Peter; Laidler, John (2012). Discovering NewcastleGateshead. Sigma Leisure. p. 27. ISBN 978-1-85058-913-6.
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