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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