Charles Lynam

Charles Lynam (9 February 1829 – 21 February 1921)[1] was an English architect, designing public buildings and churches in the Stoke-on-Trent area. He was also an archaeologist.

Life

The Public Free Library, on London Road, Stoke-upon-Trent. Designed by Charles Lynam, built in 1878.[2]
Christ Church, Fenton, designed by Charles Lynam, built 1890–91.[3]

Lynam was born in Colwich in Staffordshire, son of George and Hannah Lynam, and was educated at Christ's Hospital School in London. After being articled with a London architect he joined his father's architectural practice in Stoke-upon-Trent, and in 1853 became a partner of the firm. His father died later that year.[1][4]

An early project was The Villas, 24 houses built for the Stokeville Building Society in Stoke-upon-Trent, some of which are now listed buildings.[1]

Lynam designed many public buildings in the Stoke-on-Trent area: these include the Public Free Library in Stoke-upon-Trent, and the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary in Hartshill. He designed several churches in the area, including the Hartshill Cemetery chapels and Christ Church in Fenton, and restored many churches in Staffordshire and elsewhere.[1][4]

In 1857 Lynam married Lucy, daughter of local historian Dr Robert Carner, and they had 14 children.[1]

In 1882 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and he was elected Mayor of Stoke in 1903. Lynam died at Cliff Bank House in Stoke-on-Trent, on 21 February 1921.[1]

Archaeology

Lynam was also an archaeologist, In 1865 he joined the North Staffordshire Field Club; he wrote many articles for the club, and was president in 1874 and 1894. Among his archaeological work was interpreting the ground plans of Croxden Abbey, near Uttoxeter, and of Hulton Abbey, near Stoke-on-Trent. He wrote for archaeological journals, and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1895.[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Charles Lynam thepotteries.org. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. ↑ The Public Free Library, Stoke thepotteries.org. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Christchurch, Fenton thepotteries.org. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Charles Lynam Exploring the Potteries. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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