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Charles Holden

Charles Holden (1875–1960) was a British architect and urban planner.

Also recorded as Charles Henry Holden; Sir Charles Holden; Charles, Sir Holden.

Overview

Born at Bolton in 1875, died at Welwyn in 1960.

In detail

Charles Holden studied at Manchester School of Art, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and Royal Academy of Arts. the recorded working language is English.

Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Bolton and St Helens. Employment is recorded with Commonwealth War Graves Commission, University of London and Underground Electric Railways Company of London. Membership is recorded of Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Town Planning Institute and Design and Industries Association.

Works named in the authority record are Senate House, Bristol Central Library, 55 Broadway, Arnos Grove tube station, Sudbury Town tube station and Embassy of Zimbabwe, London.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Gold Medal, Royal Designer for Industry, honorary doctor of the University of Manchester and honorary doctorate.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Holden”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1064881: Charles Holden

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