Michael Inchbald Explained

Michael Inchbald
Birth Name:Michael John Chantrey Inchbald
Birth Date:8 March 1920
Nationality:British
Education:Sherborne School
Alma Mater:Architectural Association
Occupation:Architectural and interior designer
Spouse:Jacqueline Ann Bromley (married 1955-1964)
Eunice Haymes (married 1964-1970)
Children:2
Relatives:Sir Courtenay Ilbert (great-uncle)

Michael John Chantrey Inchbald (8 March 1920 - 23 February 2013) was a British architectural and interior designer.

Michael Inchbald was born on 8 March 1920, the son of Geoffrey H. E. Inchbald and Rosemary Ilbert, daughter of Arthur Ilbert and niece of Sir Courtenay Ilbert.[1] [2] He was educated at Sherborne School, followed by studying architecture at the Architectural Association in London.[3]

From 1945, he lived with his uncle horologist Courtenay Adrian Ilbert at his home, Stanley House, 10 Milner Street, Chelsea, and took over the house when his uncle died in 1956.[3]

In 1955, he married Jacqueline Ann Bromley, they had one son and one daughter and divorced in 1964.[1] In 1964, he married Eunice Haymes, and they divorced in 1970.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Inchbald, Michael John Chantrey . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U21436 .
  2. Book: Inchbald, Michael John Chantrey, (8 March 1920–23 Feb. 2013), architectural and interior designer; design consultant | WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U21436 . 978-0-19-954089-1 . 25 March 2018.
  3. Web site: Stanley House: the Residence of Michael Inchbald - Michael Inchbald: A Legacy of Design - London - Christie's. Christie's. www.christies.com. 23 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324041133/https://www.christies.com/sales/michael-inchbald-legacy-of-design-london-january-2014/stanley-house.aspx. 24 March 2018. live.