Albert James Allom

Albert James Allom (1825–1909) was an English-born New Zealand artist, architect, civil servant, and surveyor active in New Zealand. Raised and educated in London, as the son of noted architect Thomas Allom, Allom set off for New Zealand to survey for the New Zealand Company and despite his training as an architect, Allom never had employment as an architect. Allom travelled across New Zealand doing survey work before later returning to England and gaining a position in the Colonial Office in the West Indies. Allom retired from his position in the Colonial Office to head a company involved in Great Barrier Island, when the company fell into liquidation he moved to the Thames Goldfields and worked in administrative roles for the government. Early life

Albert James Allom was born 20 December 1825 in Holloway, London. His father was founding member of the Institute of British Architects, Thomas Allom. Allom received his education at a private school near Hampstead. In February 1845 financial woes resulted in his post being disbanded. cattle run. On 1 July 1863 Allom became postmaster of Port Fitzroy. Three years later Allom purchased of land at Okupu including Allom Bay. Retirement

In 1886 Allom retired due to an age limit.

Allom's Great Grandson, Barrie Allom, published a book about Allom titled Dear Tyrant in 2014.