Thomas Hellyer

English architect

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Born: 1811
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Died: 1894
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Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: architect

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Thomas Hellyer was an English architect of the mid-Victorian era. He was based on the Isle of Wight and was "the leading Island-based architect of the period." His works can also be found on the mainland—principally in Hampshire, but also further afield. Described by Pevsner as a "very individualistic" and "remarkable" architect, his output included churches, houses, schools and hospitals across the island, built during a period of rapid urban development. Many of his buildings have listed status and he "made important contributions to the appearance of the city" of Portsmouth through his extensive work in the area.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Thomas
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Different from: Thomas Hellyer criterion used: occupation
Thomas Henry Hellyer criterion used: occupation, date of birth
Family name: Hellyer

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