Arthur Eaton

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County Court, 18-22 St Peter’s Churchyard, Derby 1897

Arthur Eaton (1857 - 29 June 1924) was an architect based in Derby.

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Background

He was born in Sutton on the Hill, Derbyshire, the son of Charles Eaton (1819-1893) farmer of Etwall and Jane Morley (1822-1886). He was baptised on 30 December 1857 in St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill. He was educated at Repton School. He married Mary Elizabeth Morley (1858-1927) on 11 September 1886. They had three children:

In retirement he lived at The Summit, Burton Road in Derby and he died on 29 June 1924. [1]

Career

He was articled to Giles and Brookhouse in Derby before establishing his own practice at 6 St James’ Street, Derby around 1884. He formed a partnership with his son, Captain George Morley Eaton and operated as Arthur Eaton and Son.

Works by Arthur Eaton

Works by Arthur Eaton and Son

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Village Hall, Newton Solney 1932
Marble Hall addition to Rolls Royce, Nightingale Road, Derby 1938 Derby - Rolls-Royce Factory (geograph 2157711).jpg
Marble Hall addition to Rolls Royce, Nightingale Road, Derby 1938

These works were completed after the death of Arthur Eaton. The probable architect for them is his son, George Morley Eaton.

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