Charles Ernest Monro

Charles Ernest Moro (27 July 1874 – 14 November 1945) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th. He designed several notable buildings, several of which are now of listed status.

Life and career Monro was born in Glasgow in 1874 to James Milne Monro, a local architect, and Sarah Mary Potter. He attended Allan Glen's School and the Royal Technical College.

He joined the practice of his father, initially in 1893 as a trainee, and again in 1898 as an assistant. He was made partner five years later, with the firm's name becoming J. M. Monro and Son. (1893) Chapel of St Joseph's Convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor – now Category B listed (1897) Marks & Spencers store, Glasgow, Scotland – now Category A listed (1929) 16, 18, 28, 30 and 32 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Scotland – now Category B listed (1931)

Death Monro died in 1945, aged 71, from an intracerebral haemorrhage.