TA1934 : St Swithin's, Church Lane, Sproatley
taken 15 years ago, near to Sproatley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Frederick Stead Brodrick (1847-1927) was born in Kingston upon Hull, the nephew of the architect Cuthbert Brodrick. He entered into the practice of his uncle in 1870 when Cuthbert retired. Wikipedia: Link
1875, Frederick_Stead_Brodrick Frederick went into partnership with Richard George Smith (c1837-1901). Richard died at Beverley, 21 April 1901. Together, they designed Cogan House, Bowlalley lane, Kingston upon Hull, 1876-8, which became their offices: Link Arthur Randall Lowther (1850-1917) joined the practice in the 1890s. Arthur was born in Kingston upon Hull and died in Bagshot, Surrey, 19 January 1917. After Smith's death, William Snowball Walker (died 1930) joined the practice under the style of Brodrick, Lowther and Walker, at York Chambers, No.77 Lowgate: Link This partnership was dissolved on 30 June 1911. Lowther would carry on business at the same address under the name of Lowther and Rigby. Walker would carry on business, also at the same address, under the style of W.S. Walker and Son. London Gazette: Link
The special character and appearance of the Conservation Area lies in the retention of historic buildings (in two areas) to the north and south. These contrast with the modern developments in the middle and to the north-west, and contain all the traditional elements of village life, including church, school, public houses, landed properties and terraced dwellings.
Conservation Area Appraisal, including map: Link![]()
Wikipedia: Link
