Benjamin woodward, architect, is born in tullamore, co. offaly

November 16th , 1816

Benjamin Woodward (16 November 1816 – 15 May 1861) was an Irish architect who, in partnership with Sir Thomas Newenham Deane, designed a number of buildings in Dublin, Cork and Oxford.

He trained as an engineer but developed an interest in medieval architecture, producing measured drawings of Holy Cross Abbey in County Tipperary. These drawings were exhibited at the RIBA in London in 1846.

One of his notable works is the main building of University College Cork, which was originally known as the “Queen’s College.” Woodward, along with his partner Sir Thomas Deane, designed this Gothic Revival-style building, and it remains a prominent feature of the university.

Woodward’s two most important buildings:

  • Museum at Trinity College, Dublin (1854-1857)
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford, (1854-1860).
  • Kildare Street Club in Dublin (1858-1861)
  • Queen’s College Cork, now University College Cork, (1845-1849).

Benjamin Woodward’s architectural career included various projects, and he played a significant role in the development of architectural styles in Ireland during the 19th century. If you have more specific questions or if there’s anything else you would like to know, feel free to ask!

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