Background
He was born in Edinburgh in 1830 the son of Thomas Hardy of Charlesfield, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and Robina Forrester. He was the grandson of Professor Rev Thomas Hardy (1748-1798).
He was born in Edinburgh in 1830 the son of Thomas Hardy of Charlesfield, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and Robina Forrester. He was the grandson of Professor Rev Thomas Hardy (1748-1798).
He was involved in various City Improvement Schemes in Edinburgh including George IV Bridge and Johnston Terrace and also specialised in church design. His offices were at 7 Street Andrew Square from 1868 onwards. This building was demolished in 2014.
He died of old age at his home in 1908.