Percy Emerson Culverhouse

Percy Emerson Culverhouse (1871-1953) F.R.I.B.A.

1871 Born at Bath the son of Eli Culverhouse, a civil engineer, and his wife Jane Mary Jones

At age 21 he was registered as a clerk at Paddington Station, working for the Great Western Railway. He progressed to Architectural Assistant to the New Works Engineer and in April 1929 was appointed Chief Architect to the Great Western Railway. He retired in September 1945 and was succeeded by Brian Lewis.

1901 Married Madeline Anina Ella Walker

1932 Architect to the Great Western Railway

1953 Died. 'The death occurred at his home. "Redlands." Ealing Common, on Thursday, May 7, of Mr. Percy Emerson Culverhouse. F.R.I.B.A., who was at one time chief architect to the Great Western Railway and as such was responsible for the building of many of its new offices and modernizing hotels at Paddington and other places. Born at Bath in 1871, he came to Ealing in 1892 and joined the Great Western Railway in the same year. When he retired in 1945 he had a record of 53 years' service. His widow, two sons, and a daughter survive him. The funeral took place on Tuesday. A service was held at St. Matthew's Church. Ealing Common. Interment was made in Ealing Cemetery. In addition to family mourners, the following representatives of British Railways, Western Region, attended: Messrs. Grand, Chief Regional Officer, Dashwood, Chief Accountant. A. Quartermaine, Chief Engineer, and Matthews, Operating Superintendent. Sir James Milne, one-time General Manager of the old Great Western Railway, was also present.'

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