Background
BENSON, William Arthur Smith was born in 1854. 1 son of William Benson, Justice of the Peace, of Alresford, Hampshire.
BENSON, William Arthur Smith was born in 1854. 1 son of William Benson, Justice of the Peace, of Alresford, Hampshire.
Winchester; New College, Oxford.
" Was a pupil of Basil Champneys. Started the business which bears his name, 18S0. Was one of the originators of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, and of the Home Arts and Industries Association.
Has lectured on decorative design for the University Extension.
Architect and Designer in Metal-Work.
Clubs: Royal Societies, Burlington Fine Artist
Spouse 1886, Venetia,daughter of Alfred West. Hunt, Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours