Ken Major
British architect and author (1928–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Kenneth Major ARIBA, FSA, popularly known as Ken Major (21 October 1928 – 25 July 2009) was an architect, author and world authority on industrial archaeology, particularly windmills, watermills and animal powered machines.[1][2][3] As an author, he was known as J Kenneth Major.
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Born | (1928-10-21)21 October 1928 |
Died | 25 July 2009(2009-07-25) (aged 80) Reading, Berkshire |
Nationality | English |
Education | Leigh Boys' Grammar School, Kendal School |
Alma mater | King's College, Newcastle upon Tyne |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | Building preservation Molinologist Chairman of the Mills Section of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (1978–84) Chairman of The International Molinological Society (1977–93) Trustee of the Mills Archive Trust (2002–09) Vice-Chairman, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (2002–09) Chairman, Conservation Group, Royal Institute of British Architects |
Spouse | Helen Lawrence |
Parent(s) | John William Major, Katharine May Major (née Ridges) |
Awards | Lethaby Scholarship Esher Award |
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