Background
He was born in Devonport, Devon and educated at Kingsbridge Grammar School.
He was born in Devonport, Devon and educated at Kingsbridge Grammar School.
He was articled to the Plymouth architect James Harvey in 1893. In 1897 he moved to London, where he assisted East. Keynes Purchase, Leonard Stokes and Sir William Emerson. From 1901 to 1907 he worked for the London County Council before setting up in private practice.