Architects of Greater Manchester

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Name

Arthur Bennett

Designation
surveyor architect
Born
1871
Place of Birth
Swinton Manchester
Location
Worsley
Died
1950

  • Born      1871 at Swinton
  • Died       14 March 1950
  • Burial     St Mark Churchyard, Worsley

Arthur Bennett was Surveyor to the Duke of Bridgewater's Worsley estate, listed as a land surveyor in the 1901 census, and architect and surveyor in 1911. A staunch Methodist - the family were such stalwarts of the local Methodist church that it was nicknamed Bennett's chapel, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace and served as Mayor of Swinton and Pendlebury (1934?)

He married Eleanor Peel (1873- 1945) of Pendlebury, and had four sons. His architectural practice was continued by his third son Norman, while his youngest son (Sir) Hubert became chief architect of London County Council 1956-1971. His grandson, Gordon Bennett (1947-2009), trained at Manchester School of Architecture, and later emigrated to California.

 

Residence

1901: Arthur Bennett Dales Brow Worsley Road (Slater’s)

1904: Arthur Bennett Dales Brow Worsley Road (Slater’s)

1931: Arthur Bennett FFAS architect and surveyor 258 Worsley Road Swinton (MG 13/05/31 p1)