Maxwell Ayrton [SEP] date of death
Maxwell Ayrton
Ormrod Maxwell Ayrton FRIBA (1874–18 February 1960), known as Maxwell Ayrton, was a Scottish architect. He spent most of his adult life working in London and designed houses, public buildings, and bridges.
Maxwell Ayton was not Scottish. He was born in Chester, as were his brothers, the distinguished Shakesperean actor and silent film director Randle Ayrton, and the artist William Ayrton.
Career.
Ayrton began his career in 1890 as an articled apprentice to Harry Beswick of Chester, remaining with
Queen Elizabeth did not take place until 5 May 1950.
Ayrton was still in practice when he died in 1960 at the age of eighty-five. The "Journal" of the Royal Institute of British Architects reported that "Mr R. Courtenay Theobald, following the death of his partner Mr Maxwell Ayrton in February 1960, will practise under his own name from 9 Church Row, Hampstead, London NW3 and 21A Heath Street, NW3."
Family.
His son Tony Ayrton was a painter, who supervised the