John Douglas
(1830-1911)

John Douglas (1830-1911) the outstanding architect of many fine Cheshire buildings was born here at Park Cottage (now known as Littlefold) on 11 April 1830.

Park Cottage, Sandiway, United Kingdom where they was born (1830)

To record the work & services of John Douglas Born 1830 Died 1911 Architect of this side of S. Werburgh St & of numerous other buildings, including many churches, in the County Palatine & in the Principality. This tablet is placed by a few of his old pupils & assistants. "Usui civium - decori urbium" Durat opere ipse

St Werburgh Street, Chester, United Kingdom where they designed

St. Werburgh Street. The whole of the east side of this street was designed and developed between 1895 and 1899 by the Chester architect John Douglas (1829-1911). The carved detail includes a figure of Queen Victoria, placed here to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

St Werburgh Street, Chester, United Kingdom where they designed

John Douglas (1830-1911) Architect. Practised in Chester for over fifty years. Using timber-framing, brick and stone, he gave the city some of its best-loved and most distinctive buildings. His most famous legacy is the Eastgate Clock.

11 Abbey Square, Chester, United Kingdom where they was