Bernard George Explained

Bernard George (1894-1964)^[1] was an architect and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.^[2]

Bernard George between 1928 and 1962 worked as the chief architect for the inhouse design team at Barkers of Kensington.^[3]

His main commissions were for his employers, with the design of both Barkers of Kensington^[4] and Derry & Toms stores in Kensington High Street, Kensington, London^[5] in the art deco style. Both the Derry and Tom building and the Roof garden built on top of the store are listed. Additional work completed by George includes 65 Streatham High Road.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture by James Stevens Curl pg.332. 0198606788. 14 February 2017.
2. Web site: DSA Architect Biography Report (January 5, 2018, 2:12 pm) - Bernard George. 5 January 2018.
3. Web site: Roof Garden, 99 High Street, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, England Record id 2837 - parksandgardens.org. 14 February 2017.
4. Web site: THE LONDON CURRICULUM ART AND DESIGN KEY STAGE 3 - THE ART OF WALKING - LONDON ART AND ARCHITECTURE: A LONDON CURRICULUM PRIMER - Mayor of London pg.18. 14 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170214181739/https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_migrate_files_destination/Art%20of%20Walking_Primer.pdf. 14 February 2017. dead.
5. Web site: MARKS AND SPENCERS, BRITISH HOME STORES AND THE ROF GARDEN - Historic England. 14 February 2017.
6. Web site: Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill conversation area statement - Lambeth Planning pg.11. 14 February 2017.