Scotland’s Churches: Joseph Hansom’s Architecture

Event details

Thursday 19 September, 12 - 1.30pm 

Join us for an online talk exploring the life and works of celebrated architect Joseph Hansom, also the designer of the famous Hansom Cab. 

Hansom was one of a few noted English Roman Catholic architects influenced by Pugin. He was responsible for a handful of Scottish churches including the church of St Mary at Lochee - a remarkable Gothic Revival church, with asymmetrical presbytery, octagonal five chancel tower and rich embellishments within the body of the church.  

This talk aims to highlight the richness of Scottish architecture in the ecclesiastical world. It complements an in-person Church Maintenance Day being hosted at St Mary at Lochee the following week. 

Who is this talk for?

This talk will be of interest to anyone who enjoys history and architecture. It may be of particular interest to those attending the free How to Care for Your Church Workshop at St Mary’s on 25 September, to explore the background of this beautiful church.  

IT requirements

You will need a computer, phone or other device connected to the Internet.

Speaker

Our speaker is Dr Penelope Harris, who is currently writing a biography of Hansom. Inspired by her interest in history and a family connection with Hansom, her PhD investigated the growth of the architectural profession in the nineteenth-century, using Hansom as a case study.   

Accessibility

Closed captions are available for this talk.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email scotland@spab.org.uk.  

This talk is generously supported Historic Environment Scotland. 

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Photo credit: Benjamin Tindall Architects