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Theatre Architects

Theatre Architects


Here you can find out about the architect firms and individual architects associated with the theatres featured on this website.


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William B. Parnell

Died: 1886 (Croydon, UK)

William B. Parnell was an architect active in the 19th century particularly in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. A number of his works on Newcastle Quayside near the then future location of the Tyne Bridge were built following the Great fire of Newcastle and Gateshead in 1854.

Parnell trained under Edward I’Anson in London before relocating to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Parnell passed away in 1886, in Croydon.

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