Talk:Eric Francis (architect)

Two queries

• [1] - This gives him a knighthood - surely not?

* [2] - and this suggests he did work at Pencoed Castle, including a new build. Worth a mention? Now in. KJP1 (talk) 17:08, 21 February 2021 (UTC)

(1) Not that I'm aware of - it's probably an error.

... but.... how does a photo of an anonymous driveway give any insight into Francis? Can we remove it, please? Ghmyrtle (talk) 08:40, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

We will have to disagree on that one. It’s his drive, and a glimpse of his house, which he built for himself! And which appears to still be home to a descendant, according to Companies House, [3]. But no big deal. I think the coverage of Francis on Wikipedia is probably the most extensive anywhere. KJP1 (talk) 09:02, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

Mathern Palace

It seems pretty unlikely that Francis cooperated with Tipping on any design features at Mathern Palace, given that Francis was only 12 years old at the end of the 1890s. I know what the source appears to say, but..... Ghmyrtle (talk) 16:59, 13 December 2021 (UTC)

Ghmyrtle - Hum, a good point. 12/13 does seem rather young for an architect. I’ve got a few other bits on Mathern, let me see what they say. KJP1 (talk) 18:47, 13 December 2021 (UTC)

Ghmyrtle - I think you must be right, and Cadw wrong. It wouldn't be the first time! Neither Newman nor Gerrish suggests Francis was involved at Mathern. Have added a footnote. Interestingly, the Mathern Palace article suggests Tipping bought the palace from Francis' father. I must check my Bradney, which is given as the cite. KJP1 (talk) 10:55, 18 December 2021 (UTC)

Yes, I may have put that in - it's on p.64 of Bradney's Caldicot Part 1. There are many more details about Mathern Palace in Bradney, which may be worth including in that article. Ghmyrtle (talk) 10:59, 18 December 2021 (UTC)