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Fairweather, John, 1867 - 1942 (Architect)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 5 February 1867 - 13 January 1942

Biography

John Fairweather was a British architect born on 5 February 1867, in Anderston, Glasgow.

John studied at Glasgow School of Art and did a traineeship with architect James Milne Monro. He started his own architecture studio in 1895 and did a lot of work on public buildings such as libraries, halls and churches and in 1914 he became the in-house architect for Green’s cinema chain. John became a Fellow of RIBA in 1916.

John died in 1942 during the second world war.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Architectural Elevation Drawings for Buildings, c1900 - 1939

 File
Reference code: 178V10.9
Scope and Contents

Architectural elevation drawings for buildings including the Burton-on-Tent Opera House and proposed alterations to the Swan Inn in Burton-on-Trent. Pencil and colour pencils on paper and tracing paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1939

Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides, c1880 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.35
Scope and Contents Plans and elevation drawings for various fairground rides, including No.64 Ark, No.52, No.54 Dodgems, No.1 Water Dodgem, Whirlwind racer design and electrical diagram, Yo-Yo centre drum, Swings, Joy Wheel, track for Gymnastic railway for East Coast Amusements, Ghost Train, Scenic No.1, commercial development on Burton-upon-Trent, Wall of Death, No.3 Monorail, No.8 Ghost train, Auto Skooter for Blackpool Olympia, Anderton and Rowland’s Dodgem’s carrier, No.45 Ark pay box, Codona’s Noah’s Ark...
Dates: c1880 - 1939

Drawing of Burton on Trent Opera House, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.9(iv)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation of a building with scale and notes by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. Architects 182 Trongate Glasgow. Pen and ink and colour pencil on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Drawing of Burton on Trent Opera House, June 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.9(v)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation of a building with scale and notes by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. Architects 182 Trongate Glasgow. Pen and ink and colour pencil on tracing paper.

Dates: June 1934

Opera House Elevation, 27 July 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lvi)
Scope and Contents

Section of staircase for Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper

Dates: 27 July 1934

Opera House Elevation, 4 August 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lviii)
Scope and Contents

Section through part of balcony for Messrs Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil on tracing paper.

Dates: 4 August 1934

Opera House Elevation, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lix)
Scope and Contents

Logitudinal elevation for proposed reconstruction of Burton-on-Trent Opera House, showing four floors and underground store. Drawing C.3. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red colour pencil on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Elevation, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxiii)
Scope and Contents

Longitudinal elevation of Burton-on-Trent Opera House showing four floors and foundations. Scheme D, drawing No.4. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red,green and yellow colour pencils on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Elevation, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxxi)
Scope and Contents

Plan of balcony floor for proposed reconstruction of Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Drawing B2. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and colour pencils on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plan, 28 July 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lvii)
Scope and Contents

Proposed amendment Burton-on-Trent Opera House design, to retain end and side walls. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper.

Dates: 28 July 1934

Opera House Plan, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxi)
Scope and Contents

Plan of balcony floor for proposed reconstruction of Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Drawing C.2. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red colour pencil on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plan, 28 July 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxii)
Scope and Contents

Plans for Burton-on-Trent Opera House building, showing internal room distribution and details of wall structure. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper.

Dates: 28 July 1934

Opera House Plan, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxv)
Scope and Contents

Plan of stalls floor for Burton-on-Trent Opera House, scheme D, drawing No.1. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plan, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxix)
Scope and Contents

Plan of stalls floor for proposed reconstruction of Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Drawing B1. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and colour pencils on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plan, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxx)
Scope and Contents

Plan of balcony floor for proposed reconstruction of Burton-on-Trent Opera House. Drawing B2. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and colour pencils on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plans, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lx)
Scope and Contents

Plans for Burton-on-Trent Opera House entresol and balcony. Scheme D, drawing No.3. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Opera House Plans, May 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxiv)
Scope and Contents

Plans for Burton-on-Trent Opera House tea room and basement floor and foundations. Scheme D, drawing No.2. Signed by John Fairweather F.R.I.B.A. architect, 182 Frontgate Glasgow. Pencil and red ink on tracing paper.

Dates: May 1934

Original Artwork, c1900 - 1929

 Series
Reference code: 178V10
Scope and Contents

Drawings and designs used for the decoration of fairground rides.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Orton and Spooner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.

Dates: c1870 - 1969

Plans, c1916 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178M15
Scope and Contents

Blueprints of electric parts for fairground rides supplied by Mather & Platt Ltd and Hackett & Co., Electrical Engineers to Orton and Spooner.

Dates: c1916 - 1939

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 19
Collection 1
 
Subject
Amusement rides 4
Ark 3
Art 2
Boxing 3
Cakewalk 2