An architect of Guisborough

 

Albert Farndale
1881 to 19 December 1918 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kilton

 

1881

 

Albert Farndale, son of Charles and Ann Farndale (FAR00341), was born in Guisborough District, in 1881. Albert Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisbro District in the fourth quarter of 1881 (GRO Vol 9d page 489).

1891

 

Census 1891 - Kilton Hall Farm:

Charles Farndale, head; marr; age 50; born Skelton (ie born 1841).

Ann Farndale, wife; marr; age 43; born Danby, (ie born 1848).

William Farndale, son; u/m; age 15; born Kilton. (ie born1875) (FAR00531).

George Farndale, son; u/m; age 14; born Kilton. (ie born 1876) (FAR00540).

Mary Farndale, daughter; u/m; age 13; born Kilton. (ie born1878) (FAR00560).

Grace Farndale, daughter; u/m; age 10; born Kilton, (ie born1880) (FAR00566).

Albert Farndale, son; u/m; age 9; born Kilton. (ie born 1882) (FAR00574).

Ernest Farndale, son of Charles and Ann Farndale of Kilton, baptised Kilton Jun 1883 (FAR00589).

Sophia Farndale, daughter; u/m; age 4; born Kilton. (ie born 1887) (FAR00601A).

 

1895

 

York Herald, 3 January 1895: BROTTON. WESLEYAN METHODIST BAZAAR. The annual effort in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, Brotton, was held on New Year's Day, when a bazaar for the sale of useful and fancy articles was held in the schoolroom, the following ladies being stallholders: Mesdames Farndale and Watson, and Misses M and G Farndale, with Masters T Merryweather and A Farndale in charge of the toy department...

 

1901

 

1901 Census, Stank House, Kilton estate


Charles Farndale, head; farmer; age 63; born Skelton.

Ann Farndale, wife; age 53; born Danby.

George Farndale, farmer’s son, age 24; born Kilton.(FAR00540).

Mary C Farndale, daughter; age 23; born Kilton. (FAR00560).

Grace Farndale, daughter; age 20; born Kilton, (FAR00566).

Albert Farndale, son; age 19; born Kilton. (FAR00574). Architect pupil.

Sophia Farndale, daughter; age 16; born Kilton. (FAR00601A).

 

Also John Featherstone and John Holliday, servants, horsemen.

 

London

 

1902

 

In 1902 (now living in London), he had prepared plans for the new schools at Skinningrove.

 

Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 10 January 1903: NEW SCHOOLS FOR SKINNINGROVE. MRS SAMUEL ON EDUCATION. On Wednesday afternoon the new Sunday School building which has been erected by the Wesleyan Methodists of Skinningrove were formally opened by Mrs H L Samuel, wife of the member for the Cleveland Division. The school is situated immediately behind the chapel, and is built of red brick with stone dressings in harmony with the chapel. The schoolroom is 30 feet 5 feet long by 20 feet wide, capable of seating 172 scholars. The roof is vaulted, with a pitch pine ceiling, stained and varnished. On each of the longer sides, under the corners is a freize, intersected by continuations of the principal rafters resting on core bells and so forming squares for the display of texts. The chapel is accessible from the schoolroom, and at one side of the building there is a vestry and a classroom, each being connected with the side street by an entrance lobby. In the vestry there are appliances for public teas. The whole is heated by hot water on the high pressure system. The lighting is good, there being for Norman windows on the south elevation, and at night incandescent gas will be the luminant from neat pendants from the roof. The plans were prepared by Mr Albert Farndale, of Kilton Lodge, now of London, and the contract has been most efficiently carried out by Messrs Ridsdale brothers, of Skelton. The contract price was £450, but this does not include the heating apparatus or the furniture, which have cost about £150 more. At the opening ceremony there was a large gathering of people, who waited outside the building...

 

Kilton

 

1910

 

Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 22 October 1910: Thirty two sets of drawings, sent in competition for the new Town Hall, markets and municipal buildings for the ancient borough of Denbigh, North Wales, have just been adjudicated upon. A design by Mr. A Farndale, of Kilton Lodge, Brotton, was awarded second premium by the assessors, Messrs Leeming and Leeming, FFRIBO, London. Mr Farndale's plans were recently accepted by the urban council of South Bank, for their new town hall, markets and council offices.

 

1911

 

1911 Census – Stank House, Brotton

 

Charles Farndale, 73, farmer

Ann Farndale, 63

George Farndale, farmer’s son and partner, 34

Mary E Farndale, 33, farmer’s daughter, dairywork

Grace Farndale, farmer’s daughter, dairywork

Albert Farndale, architect

Two others working on farm

 

Tees Side Weekly Herald, 8 April 1911: TOWN HALL ETC FOR SOUTH BANK. The Local Government Board Inspector on Tuesday held an inquiry at South Bank into the application of the Council for sanction to borrow £7,000 in order to erect a new town hall, market hall etc on the site of the present buildings... Competitive designs were then requested for a complete scheme in which to do away with the present buildings altogether, and eventually a selection was made, the plans of Mr A Farndale, Brotton, being successful, and application to borrow £7,000 to cover those plans was made to the Local Government Board...

 

The Whitby Gazette, on 8 December 1911 reported: FOUNDATION STONE LAYING AT CARLIN HOW. The Carlin How and Skinningrove District has grown very rapidly during the last few years, and, in order to cope with the increasing demand for accommodation, the friends of the Wesleyan body have decided to build a new Wesleyan Church at Carlin How. The cost of the church will be £850, £500 of which has already been raised or promised. Mr T C Hutchinson, managing director of the Skinningrove iron works, has generously given the site. The buildings will be of brick, and will accommodate about 250 people. Mr. A Farndale is the architect, and Mr J K Wilson is superintending the work of erection. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place on Wednesday, in the presence of a good company. The Rev W Powell, Loftus conducted the ceremony, and stones were placed by Mrs M Moore, Westfield, Loftus,… C Farndale …. M Farndale, Craggs Hall... Mr E Lofthouse laid a stone in memory of the late Mr. A Murray weather, a prominent Brotton Wesleyan. The Rev J C Adelard (Saltburn) gave an address and a public tea took place in the preaching room, which has, for many years, done duty as a place of worship, but is now totally inadequate to meet the demands made-up on it.

 

1912

 

Tees Side Weekly Herald, 2 March 1912: At a special meeting of the Spennymoor Urban Council on Thursday week plans from 23 competitors were considered for the erection of a market, market shops, council room, offices and public hall, which scheme is to cost about £15,000. The first prize was awarded the plans of Mr George T Welburn, ARIBA, of Middlesbrough and Redcar; the second to Messrs Clark and Moscrop, FRIBA, Darlington; and third to Mr. A Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton. Mr Welburn's plans were accepted by the Council.

 

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 5 November 1912: CLEVELAND HOUNDS. OPENING MEET AT SKELTON CASTLE. Considerable interest was yesterday taken in the opening meet of the Cleveland Hounds at Skelton Castle, the residence of the popular master and huntsman, Mr WHA Wharton, and a large crowd gathered on the lawn. Bright sunshine prevailed and there was every prospect of an excellent day's sport … Among those who were present at the meet were... Mr. A Farndale, Kilton Lodge...

1918

Albert Farndale, died age 37 at Guisborough District, in the fourth quarter of 1918. He was buried at St Peter, Brotton, on 23 December 1918. (DR)

 

North Star (Darlington), 21 December 1918: BROTTON TRAGEDY. FARMER’S SON FOUND SHOT. Albert Farndale, 37, son of a farmer, of Kilton Lodge, Brotton, died under tragic circumstances, yesterday. Missing from his home some hours a search was made, and his body was found in one of the outbuildings on the farm. His head was shattered, and nearby was a double barreled gun. Appearances went to show that Farndale had first fixed the gun in a vice, and after placing the muzzle in his mouth, had pushed the trigger with a piece of iron about two feet in length. About 9 or 10 years ago deceased was an architect at South Bank, but since that time has been engaged in agricultural pursuits.

 

Leeds Mercury, 23 December 1918: SHOT IN AN OUTBUILDING. A verdict of “suicide whilst of unsound mind” was returned as an inquest in Brotton on Saturday on Albert Farndale, 37 years of age, of Kilton Lodge Farm. Farndale went out shooting on Thursday night, and as he did not return the relatives became alarmed, and he was found dead in an outbuilding with a gun laid near him and a wound in his head.                                                          

 

North Star (Darlington), 23 December 1918: SUICIDE AT BROTTON. The East Cleveland Coroner, Mr W Richardson, held an inquest at Kilton Lodge, Brotton, on Saturday, on Albert Farndale, aged 37, son of a farmer, who was found in an outbuilding, shot through the head. George Farndale, brother, said that deceased had no trouble that he was aware of, although about 10 years ago he was disappointed at not succeeding in his profession as an architect. The coroner returned a verdict of “suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind.”

 

Whitby Gazette, 27 December 1918: BROTTON. On Thursday afternoon, last week, Albert Farndale, Kilton Lodge, left home for the purpose of wild duck shooting, and was not seen again alive by any of the family. As he had not returned home late in the evening, search was made, and he was discovered in an outbuilding of the farm, quite dead, having apparently died a few hours previous. An inquest was conducted by Mr W Richardson, the Cleveland Coroner, at Kilton Lodge, on Saturday, and evidence was given by Mr G Farndale, brother of the deceased. The witness said his brother was 37 years of age, and lived at home. He described the finding of the body about 10 o’clock on the previous Thursday evening. His gun was near him, and there was a wound on the side of his face and head. By profession his brother was an architect, though of late years he had worked on farm. About 10 years ago he was depressed, having been disappointed at not obtaining a position in his profession. He recovered from his depression, and became quite cheerful. There was no financial or other trouble at all. The Coroner, who sat without a jury, returned a verdict of suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, at Brotton, the first part of the service being held in the Wesleyan Church, and was conducted by the Rev W Rex, Loftus, and the Rev H Mortimer, Staithes.

 

Probate: FARNDALE Albert of Kilton Lodge Farm Kilton Yorkshire died 19 December 1918 Administration York 5 December to George Farndale farmer. Effects £629 4s 5d. Duplicate grant 31 Jan 1935 £854 4s 5d.