F. W. Porter Explained

Frederick William Porter (19 October 1821 - 17 November 1901) was a British/Irish architect.

Frederick William Porter was born in Rathmines, Dublin, on 19 October 1821, the second son of William Edward Porter (1783-1859) and his wife Anne (née Coultate).^[1]

Porter was a pupil of Lewis Vulliamy.^[1]

In 1865, he designed the Union Bank of London branch at 95 Chancery Lane and 61 Carey Street, which was featured in the architectural journal, The Builder.^[2] He also designed the bank's branch at 66 Trafalgar Square, completed in 1871.

In 1875, St James' Church, Islington, designed by Porter, was opened.

Personal life

His son Horace Porter (1861-1918) was also an architect.^[3] His daughter Bertha Porter was a biographer and bibliographer.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: PORTER, FREDERICK WILLIAM - Dictionary of Irish Architects. www.dia.ie. 22 October 2017.
2. . 24 February 1866 . The Union Bank of London, Chancery-Lane . The Builder . 24 . 1203 . 136-137.
3. Book: Antonia Brodie. British Architectural Library. Royal Institute of British Architects. Directory of British Architects, 1834-1914: Vol. 2 (L-Z). 22 October 2017. 20 December 2001. A&C Black. 978-0-8264-5514-7. 394.
4. Web site: Crowther . Michelle . 2 January 2022 . Bertha Porter (1852-1941) . 18 April 2024 . Kent Maps Online.