Spalding and Cross

Following the death of his then partner, Patrick Auld, on 4 March 1889, Henry Spalding took Alfred W S Cross into partnership. Between 1889 and 1899 they enjoyed considerable success in architectural competitions, receiving first premium for Dulwich Baths, London (1890); Camberwell Baths, London (1890); Finchley Road Congregational Church, London; Coventry Public Baths (1892-1894), in association with Harold Burgess; and LCC Millbank Estate, London (1897). However, their most significant successes were in Manchester where they were awarded first premium for Artisans Dwellings, Oldham Road (1891) and Manchester Technical School (1892).

The partnership was dissolved through effluxion of time in June 1899.

PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS - The partnership between Messrs. Spalding and Cross, architects, is terminated, and Mr. Cross has removed his office to 58, Conduit Street, Regent Street. Buildings still in course of erection from the designs of Messrs. Spalding and Cross will be completed under the joint supervision of Mr. Spalding and Mr. Cross. [Builder 24 June 1899 page 625]

As we stated last week, the partnership between Mr. Henry Spalding and Mr. A. W. S. Cross, practising as architects under the style of "Spalding and Cross." has been dissolved be effluxion of time. Mr. Spalding has taken into partnership his son, Mr. Reginald H. Spalding, and the business of the firm will be carried on at the same address under the style of "Spalding & Spalding." [Builder 1 July 1899 page 21]

Address                15 Queen Street, Cheapside London EC

Reference        Builder 24 June 1899 page 625
Reference        Builder 1 July 1899 page 21