Biography of Sir George Gilbert Scott

Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878) was the architect responsible for designing the main University buildings on Gilmorehill, which were inaugurated in 1870.

Scott was a leading figure in the Gothic Revival movement, and was the architect for many of Britain's most famous buildings including the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Albert Memorial in London.

After his death, Scott's son John Oldrid Scott (1841-1913) completed a number of commissions for the University, including the erection of the tower and steeple and the completion of the Bute and Randolph Halls.

Summary

Sir George Gilbert Scott
Architect
Born 13 July 1811.
Died 27 March 1878.
GU Degree:
Occupation categories: architects
NNAF Reference: GB/NNAF/P25547
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English snippet: Architect, designed the main University buildings on Gilmorehill
Record last updated: 13th Aug 2014

Country Associations

England, Buckinghamshire, Gawcott
Place of Birth

England, London
Place of Death

University Connections

Buildings

• Gilbert Scott Building
• Abbot's Kitchen
• The Square, 12 - The Principal's Lodging
• The Square, 13
• The Square, 6
• The Square, 5
• The Square, 7
• The Square, 8
• The Square, 9
• The Square, 10
• The Square, 11
• Gymnasium, University Place
• The Square, 1
• The Square, 2
• The Square, 3
• The Square, 4
• Isabella Elder Building
• Officer Training Corps

Rooms

• Bute Hall
• Randolph Hall
• One A The Square
• Turnbull Room
• Carnegie Room
• Senate Room
• Hunter Halls
• Kelvin Gallery

On This Day Entries

• George Gilbert Scott Accepts Commission (October 10 1864)
• First Stone is Laid on Gilmorehill (April 4 1867)
• Laying the Foundation Stone (October 8 1868)
• Gilmorehill Inauguration (November 7 1870)

Images

Gilbert Scott Building

Sir George Gilbert Scott