T. F. Tickner Explained

Thomas Francis Tickner (1864-1924) was a British architect.

Early life

Thomas Francis Tickner was born in 1864.^[1]

Career

Tickner was an architect. He designed The Biggin Hall Hotel, a Grade II listed public house at 214 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1HG. It was built in 1921-23 for Marston, Thompson & Evershed, and was Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England.

He also designed the 90feet high Coventry War Memorial, the most prominent construction in War Memorial Park. It was finished in 1927.^[2]

Death

Tickner died in 1924.

Notes and References

1. Book: Antonia Brodie. British Architectural Library. Royal Institute of British Architects. Directory of British Architects, 1834-1914: Vol. 2 (L-Z). 31 August 2015. 20 December 2001. A&C Black. 978-0-8264-5514-7. 162.
2. Book: McGrory, David. The illustrated history of Coventry's suburbs . 114. 1-85983-343-8. Breedon Books . 2003.