Who was Hubert Worthington?
Worthington was born at Alderley Edge, near Stockport, the youngest son of architect Thomas Worthington by his second wife, Edith. He was educated at Sedbergh School from 1900–1905 and then at the Manchester University school of architecture, before being articled to his half-brother Percy.
Life and work
Worthington fought with distinction as a captain in the Manchester Regiment, and was severely wounded on 1 July 1916 during the offensive on the Somme, he survived overnight in a shell hole and was rescued the following day.
Worthington designed many new buildings for Oxford University between 1930 and 1955, as well as doing restoration work and interiors. He was principal architect to the Imperial War Graves Commission, covering Egypt and north Africa, where he was responsible for the siting, design and layout of cemeteries.
Worthington oversaw the restoration of the Middle and Inner Temple in London, and Manchester Cathedral, following World War Two bomb damage.
Sources
- www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/65161 accessed 1 May 2008