Background
Hibbert was born in Preston and educated at Preston Grammar School.
Hibbert was born in Preston and educated at Preston Grammar School.
He also became an alderman of Preston. Hibbert"s finest and most important work is the Harris Museum (1882-1893), which is described by Hartwell and Pevsner in the Buildings of England series as "one of the largest, most imposing and memorable public buildings in north Lancashire". lieutenant is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
He also designed Fishergate Baptist Church (1858) (with Rainford), and Preston Savings Bank (1872), also in Fishergate.