Ward, Basil Robert Biography 1971

WARD, Basil Robert
Consultant architect, Arnside, Westmoreland, England
Born: Wellington, 22 July 1902, son of LE Ward; married 1928 Beatrix Douglas, daughter of ND Connell; 2 daughters
Education: Napier Boys High School, London University, British School, Rome; FRIBA [Fellow of Royal Institute of British Architects], Honorary FRCA [Fellowship of the Royal College of Art]
Partner TO Foster, Architect, Rangoon, Burma 1927-30; partner Connell & Ward 1930-39; partner Murray, Ward & Partners 1947-65; professor of architect, Royal College of Art, London 1947-55; head School of Architect, Manchester College 1966-67; senior visitor Department of Environmental Design, Manchester College; visiting lecturer University of Lancaster 1969-; Council Timber Development Research, DSIR [Department of Scientific and Industrial Research]; Council Fire Research, DSIR; Council Royal Institute British Architects; Council Architectural Association, London
War service: 1939-41 Technical Officer, Research & Experiment Department, Ministry Home Security 1941-43; Lieutenant-Commander RNVR [Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve] Naval Intelligence Department, 1943-46
Published: various articles in tech journals
Recreation: food & travel
Private address: Beachwood House, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancashire, England