Richard Lane (architect)

Richard Lane (3 April 1795 – 25 May 1880) was an English architect of the early and mid-19th century. Born in London and based in Manchester, he was known mainly for his restrained and austere Greek-inspired classicism. He also designed a few buildings – mainly churches – in the Gothic style. He planned and designed many of the houses in the exclusive Victoria Park estate.

Richard Lane
Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Born(1795-04-03)3 April 1795
London, England
Died25 May 1880(1880-05-25) (aged 85)
Ascot, Berkshire, England
NationalityEnglish
Alma materÉcole des Beaux-Arts
OccupationArchitect
PracticeRichard Lane & Peter B. Alley
BuildingsOld MRI Extension
Manchester Royal Lunatic Asylum
ProjectsVictoria Park, Manchester
This article is about the English architect. For others, see Richard Lane (disambiguation).
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