Frederick Darley (architect)
Frederick Darley, was an Irish Architect, who designed and built many buildings in Trinity College Dublin. He was also responsible for a number of civic and Church buildings. He was a son of the builder and architect Frederick Darley Senior, his father Alderman Darley served as Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1808-09. His mother was Elizabeth (Guinness) Darley, eldest daughter of Arthur Guinness of Beaumont, Drumcondra.[1] In 1833-1843, Darley was the Ecclesiastical Commissioners architect for the Church of Ireland Diocese of Dublin.[2]
Frederick Darley junior was a pupil of Francis Johnston.
Darley was succeeded by his pupil John McCurdy Architect to Trinity College Dublin.[3]
He was a founding member of the RIAI. He lived on Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin.
Buildings Designed by Darley
- New Square, Trinity College Dublin.
- Merchant’s Hall
- King’s Inns Library in Dublin[4]
- Trinity Church, Dublin, which became The Exchange, on Gardiner Street.
- Bethesda Chapel, Dublin, former Church of Ireland church on Dorset Street (demolished).[5]
References
- Frederick Darley (Senior) Dictionary of Irish Architects.
- General Synod 2017 and five buildings in Limerick, Barrington’s Hospital www.patrickcomerford.com
- Frederick darley Dictionary of Irish Architects
- Frederick Darley Archiseek.com
- Bethesda Chapel Dorset St Dublin www.archiseek.com