'Thomas Rickman'
Thomas Rickman (1776-1841) first trained for medicine, but in his thirties began to travel
the country drawing churches. He visited nearly 3000 buildings, becoming extremely interested
in ecclesiastical Gothic architecture. He became the greatest expert on Gothic architecture
before A.W.N. Pugin.
In 1837 he started his own practice, designing many churches. He established terminology of
Gothic architecture still in use today - Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular.
His best known work is the New Court at St John's College Cambridge (1826-31) with the
attached so-called 'Bridge of Sighs'.
| Places in Cumbria designed or reworked by Thomas Rickman : |
| Dalston - Rose Castle | 1829 | 85: NY 371462 |
| Carlisle - Holy Trinity | 1828 | Wigton Rd |
| Carlisle - Barclays Bank | 1830 | English St |
| Carlisle - Scaleby Castle | 1835-40 | 85: NY 449625 |
| Houghton - Brunstock | 1827 | 85: NY 422595 |
Holy Trinity Carlisle has been demolished.
19 Feb 2005.
