Jeffrey Rowbotham, ARIBA (23 August 1920 – 1 March 1984) was a Scottish architect.

Jeffrey Rowbotham
Born(1920-08-23)23 August 1920
Died1 March 1984(1984-03-01) (aged 63)
NationalityScottish
EducationGlasgow School of Art
SpouseBeryl Rowbotham

Life

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From February to August 1939, Rowbotham was an apprentice for James M Monro & Son.[1] In September 1939, he started a diploma course at Glasgow School of Art. From June 1941 to September 1943 he continued working as an apprentice this time for Thomas Smith Cordiner.[1] In 1945, he was awarded his diploma and passed the professional practice exam. Around this time he joined the Clyde Valley Regional Planning Advisory Committee.[1] In 1946, he was elected ARIBA, his proposers being William James Smith, Patrick Abercrombie and Alexander Wright.[1] In 1971, he became County Planning officer for Lancashire County Council after the retirement of Udolphus Aylmer Coates.[2] He retired in 1983 and died a year later.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jeffrey Rowbotham". Dictionary of Scottish Architects; Biography Report; Basic Biographical Details. Scottish Architects. 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Town and Country Planning - Volumes 39-40 Page 380". Google Books. Retrieved 20 June 2021.