Edward Hall Harbottle
Edward Hall Harbottle (c1844-1927), Architect and County Surveyor for Devon
1896 Office of the County Surveyor, Mr. E. H. Harbottle, Exeter.[1]
1901 Living at Bridge Hill Garth, Topsham: Edward H. Harbottle (age 57 born Tynemouth), Architect and Widower. With his five children Edward J. Harbottle (age 26 born Topsham), Architect; Alice Harbottle (age 25); Margarette Harbottle (age 23); Isabella M. Harbottle (age 21); and Alfred C. Harbottle (age 19 born Topsham), Architect. Also his SIL Mary Hall (age 53 born Topsham).[2]
1905 Office of the County Surveyor. Mr. E. H. Harbottle, Queen-street, Exeter.[3]
1927 Died, of Bridge Hill Garth, Topsham.
1927 Obituary.[4]
The death occurred yesterday Mr. Edward Hall Harbottle, of Exeter, one the best-known architects the West of England. Mr. Harbottle, who was principal of the firm of E. H. Harbottle and Sons (Exeter), passed away at his residence, Bridge Hill Gartb, Topsham, after a brief illness.
Although 83 years of age. Mr. Harbottle continued his professional work up to quite recently. He had a distinguished career, and was associated with many notable buildings in the West, including Exeter Cathedral, architect to the Dean and Chapter.
Born in 1843, Mr. was educated at Newcastle and articled to Mr. F. R. N. Haswell, of North Shields. Later he studied architecture in France, Italy, and Germany, and also visited Turkey. Coming to Devon from Northumberland, he became associated with the late Mr. George Benmore, of Exmouth, and was largely responsible for the designing of Marlcy, one of the most attractive country houses in this part the country.
He also worked in connection with the old Bystock House, Exmouth, for the late Mr. Bryce. Other notable homes in the districts which he carried out additions or alterations were Killerton House for the late Sir Thomas Acland; Streatham Hall, Exeter, for the late Mr. R. West, Antony House, Cornwall, for the late Gen. Pole-Carew; Newton House and Farringdon House.
When, in 1869, he, commenced practising account in Exeter his services became in great request in connection with many of the important undertakings in the county and beyond. He was Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and 1884 won the medallion for design. His commissions included the restoration of numerous churches in Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. Ha was the architect of the Broadgate, Exeter, and other banks; All Saints' Church, Weston, Bath: and his design was placed first open competition for new tower to the parish church of St. Michael, Heavitree. He acted as architect for the new chancel, as well as the new tower.
Mr. Harbottle was also architect for the new wing and other extensions Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, and for new police buildings court rooms at Exmouth, Bideford, Crownhilf, Exeter, and several towns. His work in connection with the extensions and alterations at the Castle of Exeter also notable.
As architect to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter from 1894, Mr. Harbottle had been associated with considerable restoration work at the Cathedral. Recently advised upon the important restoration the outer roof of the Cathedral with the eminent engineer Sir Francis Fox. Among his other appointments were the following:— Architect to the Devon Standing Joint Committee from 1881 until about 12 months ago, and to the Visiting Committee of the Devon Mental Hospital: hon. architect to the committee of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, a position which his son has been appointed on his father's resignation: diocesan surveyor the Archdeacon from 1874 to 1911. He built his home in Topsham in 1886. Mr. Harbottle married in 1873 and has two sons and three daughters.