F. R. Kempson

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F. R. Kempson
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery - DSCF1971.JPG
Hereford Library designed by F. R. Kempson
Born1838
Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire
Died1923
Chelsea, London
NationalityEnglish
OccupationArchitect

Frederick Roberston Kempson (1838 – 1923) was an English architect.

Known as F. R. Kempson, he was born at Stoke Lacy in Herefordshire to William Brooke Kempson (1796 - 1859), the rector of Stoke Lacy, and his wife Elizabeth (née Roberston).[1]

Following training he became a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a diocesan architect, designing, rebuilding and restoring buildings, particularly churches, chiefly in Herefordshire but also in Wales.[1] His work for Herefordshire churches included that for St Peter and St Paul's at Stoke Lacy in 1863, and St Paul's at Tupsley in Hereford in 1864–65.[2][3] His Herefordshire secular building designs include Hereford Library, built in 1873–74 in Venetian Gothic style;[4][5] Sir James Rankin's house, Bryngwyn Manor, at Much Dewchurch in 1868; the restoration of Burton Court in Eardisland in 1865; and Cheyney Court at Bishop's Frome in 1870.[6][7][8][9] His works in Wales include St Peter's Church in Pentre, with fellow architect John Bacon Fowler.[10]

Kempson married Julia Madeleine Jay in 1866; the marriage produced six children.[1] His granddaughter Rachel (1910–2003), was married to the actor Sir Michael Redgrave.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "The Kempson Family", Stoke Lacy Heritage. Retrieved 26 January 2021
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Peter and St Paul (1276172)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Paul (1196813)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Hereford Library", Herefordshire Through Time, Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 26 January 2021
  5. ^ Historic England. "Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum (1280595)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Bryngwyn (1099676)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Burton Court (1081945)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Cheyney Court", Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 26 January 2021
  9. ^ "Frederick Kempson", Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 26 January 2021
  10. ^ Cadw. "St. Peter's Parish Church (13126)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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