Charles Barry

Sir Charles Barry (23 May 1795 – 12 May 1860) was an English architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster (perhaps better known as the Houses of Parliament) in his home city of London during the mid 19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens.

Early career

His first major civil commission came in 1824 when he won a competition to design the new Royal Manchester Institution for the promotion of Literature, Science & Arts (now part of the Manchester Art Gallery). Also in north-west England, he designed Buile Hill House in Salford (1825-27) and two churches in Manchester (The Church of All Saints' Stand, Whitefield and Ringley Church, 1827, partially demolished in 1854). His church designs also include one in Brighton, East Sussex (St Andrew's in Waterloo Street, Brunswick, 1828).

Related Topics:
Royal Manchester Institution - Manchester Art Gallery - Salford - Manchester - Whitefield - Ringley - Brighton - East Sussex

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