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From Sewers to Stately Homes: The Life and Work of Architect Thomas Bower

Thomas Bower left his mark across Cheshire, yet his life and career have largely slipped from public memory. Based on extensive original research, this illustrated talk reconstructs Bower’s story and examines the extraordinary range of his work, from schools and public infrastructure to churches, Sandbach Town Hall and country houses. It also reveals the networks of patrons, builders and local authorities behind Victorian architecture.

From Sewers to Stately Homes: The Life and Work of Architect Thomas Bower - Olivia Smedley

Thomas Bower left his mark across Cheshire, yet his life and career have largely slipped from public memory. Based on extensive original research, this illustrated talk reconstructs Bower’s story and examines the extraordinary range of his work, from schools and public infrastructure to churches, Sandbach Town Hall and country houses. It also reveals the networks of patrons, builders and local authorities behind Victorian architecture.