About John Palmer
Lived 1785 – 1846 (aged 61). John Palmer was a British architect.
John Palmer (28 January 178523 August 1846) was an English architect who practised in Manchester. He was buried in the graveyard of St. Augustine's Chapel, which he had designed.
Some works
Manchester Cathedral alterations (1814-1815) Pleasington Priory, Lancashire (1816–19) St Peter's Chapel, Blackburn (1819–22) St Augustine's Chapel, Manchester (1820) Blackburn Cathedral (1820-1826) St Mary's Chapel, Dukinfield (1825), demolished in 1847 St Anne's Church, Turton, Lancashire (1840–41)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Palmer?
British architect and historian (1785-1846)
When was John Palmer born?
John Palmer was born on 28 January 1785 in Bishop Middleham.
When did John Palmer die?
John Palmer died on 23 August 1846 in Chorlton-on-Medlock.
What was John Palmer's occupation?
John Palmer was an architect.
What nationality was John Palmer?
John Palmer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Palmer (architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Palmer. https://biography.guide/john-palmer-architect-1785/
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