John Donkin
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Wikidata WikipediaJohn Donkin (1802–1854) was a British engineer. He was a son of Bryan Donkin and worked in this father's company in Bermondsey, primarily on paper-making equipment. He married Caroline Hawes, granddaughter of William Hawes, notable as founder of the Royal Humane Society. Caroline Hawes was the sister of Sir Benjamin Hawes, brother-in-law of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. John Donkin was the father of Bryan Donkin Junior and grandfather of Sydney Donkin. He was first cousin of William Fishburn Donkin.
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business partner of George Joseph Lawson
Commemorated on 1 plaque
1891 The Granville Chambers built as a Temperance Hotel by architects Lawson & Donkin 1900-1930 Granville Hotel. 1930 used as offices 1985 refurbished.
Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, United Kingdom where they designed (1891)