Robert Tor Russell
Robert Tor Russell | |
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Born | 1888 Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England |
Died | 1972 (aged 83–84) Tiverton, Devon, England |
Education | Bedford Modern School |
Known for | Chief Architect to the Public Works Department, Government of India |
Parent | Samuel Bridgman Russell |
Robert Tor Russell
Early life
Robert Tor Russell was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire in 1888 and was educated at Bedford Modern School.[3] In 1906 he became a pupil of his father, the architect S. B. Russell (1864–1955), and qualified to practice in 1913. In 1914, he was offered the position of assistant to John Begg, consulting architect to the Government of India.[4]
Career
Military service
Russell's career in architecture was interrupted by the First World War. He served in Mesopotamia (Iraq) with the
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charging the enemy's trench which was strongly held. He then led a bombing attack and cleared two-hundred yards of the trench. Later, he maintained his position for four hours, when reinforcements arrived.[5][6]
New Delhi
In 1919 he returned to India and rose to become Chief Architect to the
Russell also designed
He was appointed CIE for his work on the development of New Delhi in 1930.[13]
Later life
Russell retired from India in 1941 and returned to Britain whereupon he took on the position as Chief Planning Inspector for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government until 1954. He had married Ethel Hatch in 1921 and they had one son and one daughter. He retired to Tiverton, Devon where he died in 1972.[14]
Gallery
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Columns at Connaught Place
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Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi
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Western Court, New Delhi
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Eastern Court, New Delhi
References
- ^ Obituary in The Times, Mr Robert Tor Russell CIE, 8 November 1972, p. 19
- ISBN 978-0-19-954089-1.
- ^ The Eagle, The Magazine of Bedford Modern School, Vol. xiii, no. 4 (March 1917), p. 64.
- ^ Grove Art Online, http://oxfordindex.oup.com
- ^ S. Stagholl Higham, 'Artists' Rifles: Regimental Roll of Honour and War Record', (London, 1922), p. 50
- ^ "No. 13105". The Edinburgh Gazette. 20 June 1917. p. 1167.
- ^ "Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Architectural marvels for the new capital". Hindustan Times. 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ a b Aman Nath (1 October 2007). "Lutyens' Delhi". Outlook. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "On World Post Day, 'lady postman' recalls old days and ways". The Indian Express. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ When in CP, think of Robert Tor Russell, The Times of India, 27 August 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-7566-7418-2. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ 'Who was Who, vol. VII, 1971–80' (London, 1981)
- ^ Who was Who