BUCKLE, William Francis

Architect

NIA

Was born in Stanger, Natal. He was articled to WE ROBARTS in whose office he remained for thirteen years. In 1900 he set up independent practice in Durban in 1900. During the Anglo-Boer War he served in the Durban Light Infantry. Buildings ascribed to him fall within his years of various partnership. In 1906 he entered into partnership with E OSBOURN in Durban (see BUCKLE & OSBOURN). It is uncertain how long this partnership lasted. He entered into partnership with L MASON (cf BUCKLE & MASON) in about 1914. His will, drawn up in 1922, was witnessed by L Mason and P Renaud.

(NAD MSCE 7363/1922; NWW 1906; UNSAL)

All truncated references not fully cited in 'References' are those of Joanna Walker's original text and cited in full in the 'Bibliography' entry of the Lexicon.

List of projects

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House AR Williams: 1922. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

House Palmer: 1921. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

House, 240 Sydenham Rd: 1913. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

House, 4 Chelmsford Rd: 1911. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

House, 62 Brand Rd: 1921. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

Shop, 389-91, West St: 1911. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

Wesleyan Church, Umbilo Rd, modifying STOTT & KIRKBY's plan: 1909. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

Books citing BUCKLE

Hillebrand, Melanie. 1975. Aspects of architecture in Natal, 1880-1914. Pietermaritzburg: Unpublished MA. Dept Fine Art and History of Art, University of Natal. pp 162

Hillebrand, Melanie. 1986. Art and architecture in Natal, 1910-1940. Pietermaritzburg: Unpublished Ph.D. Dept Fine Art and History of Art, University of Natal. pp 435