About John Brown
Lived 1805 – 1876 (aged 70–71). John Brown was a British architect, painter and draftsperson.
John Brown (1805–1876) was a 19th-century architect working in Norwich, England. His buildings include churches and workhouses.
Life
He was the pupil of the architect William Brown of Ipswich, a close relative. He was appointed county surveyor for Norfolk in 1835.
List of works
Christ Church, Greenwich, Greater London (built 1847-49) St Margaret's Church, Lee, Greater London (built 1839–41) St Michael's Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire (built 1835–36) Church of St Peter & St Paul, Bergh Apton, Norfolk (built 1838) Corn Exchange, Fakenham, Norfolk (built 1855) Workhouse, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (built 1838, later used as a hospital) All Saints' Church, Hainford, Norfolk (built 1838-40) St Mark's Church, Lakenham, Norwich, (built 1844) Workhouse, Lingwood, Norfolk (built 1837) Christ Church, New Catton, Norwich, (built 1841) St James Mill, Norwich, (built 1836-37) Shirehall, Swaffham, Norfolk (built 1839) St Matthew's Church, Thorpe Hamlet, Norfolk (built 1851) St Peter's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk (built 1833, demolished 1974) Workhouse, Sudbury, Suffolk (built 1836)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Brown?
architect in Norwich, England
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born in 1805.
When did John Brown die?
John Brown died in 1876.
What was John Brown's occupation?
John Brown was an architect, painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was John Brown?
John Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Brown (architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-architect/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-architect/.
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