William Parnell | |
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Born | William B. Parnell |
Died | 1886[1] |
Occupation | Architect |
Years active | Mid–late 19th century |
Notable work | Tyne Theatre and Opera House |
William B. Parnell (d. Croydon, 1886) was an architect active in the 19th century particularly in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. A number of his works on Newcastle Quayside near the then future location of the Tyne Bridge were built following the Great fire of Newcastle and Gateshead in 1854.[2] Noted architect Frank West Rich served as an apprentice under Parnell.[3]
Parnell trained under Edward I'Anson in London before relocating to Newcastle upon Tyne.[4] In Newcastle upon Tyne he was located at 21 Collingwood Street.[5]
Parnell's Tyne Theatre and Opera House operates to this day. Parnell architected Phoenix House that was built for Royal Insurance. Shipping company Nielsen, Andersen & Company had operated out of offices within some of the buildings that Parnell architected on King and Queen Streets on Newcastle Quayside.