Background
Beckett, Martyn Gervase was born on November 6, 1918 in Yorkshire, England. Son of William Gervase and Marjorie Blanche (Greville) Beckett.
Beckett, Martyn Gervase was born on November 6, 1918 in Yorkshire, England. Son of William Gervase and Marjorie Blanche (Greville) Beckett.
Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1939.
Private practice architecture, private houses and scheduled buildings, London, since 1952. Architect Kings College Cambridge University, 1961-1991. Consultant Gordonstoun (Scotland) School, 1957-1961, Savoy Hotel Group, London since 1980, Temple Bar Trust, since 1982, Charterhouse School, since 1983, Eton (England) College, 1986-1991.
Chairman board trustees Wallace Collection, London, 1972-1993. Trustee British Museum, London, 1978-1988. Chairman National Trust, Yorkshire Region, 1980-1985.
Member management council Chatsworth House Trust, Derbyshire, England, since 1981. Served to captain British Army, 1939-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Royal Society Arts.
Member Royal Institute British Architects. Clubs: Brooks (London).
Married Priscilla Leonie Brett, May 30, 1921. Children: Lucy Caroline, Richard Gervase, Jeremy Rupert.