W.D. Caroe (1857 – 1938)

William Douglas Caroe (1857 – 1938) was a British architect, particularly of churches. His sons were the architects A.D.R. Caroe, and Sir Olaf Caroe. The firm he founded, Caroe & Partners, still flourishes, specialising in ecclesiastical architecture, especially the restoration of historic churches. His own country house, “Vann” in Surrey, was featured on the TV series The Curious House Guest in 2006. “Vann” is open on National Gardens Scheme days and by appointment.

1884 – Gustaf Adolf Scandinavian Church, Liverpool

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Caroe probably obtained the commission through his father,

1886 – Woodhouse, Stansted, Essex

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Design for large country house.

1887 – The Paddocks, Leopardstown Park, Co. Dublin

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Published in The Building News, September 30th 1887.

1901 – Episcopal Residence, Redland Green, Bristol, Gloucestershire

Architect: W.D. Caroe

“The accompanying drawings from last season’s Royal Academy Exhibition illustrate the Bishop of Bristol’s house,

1901 – Poor End Lodge, Tortworth, Gloucestershire

Architect: W.D. Caroe

“Poor End Lodge is one of three erected for the Earl of Ducie at Tortworth Court,

1903 – St George’s Place, Knightsbridge, London

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Front perspective view published in The Building News,

1905 – Kilteragh, Foxrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Designed for Sir Horace Plunkett, by England-based William D.

1906 – The Westminster Improvement Scheme, London

Architect: W.D. Caroe

1906 – Working Mens College, Camden, London

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Working Men’s College is the oldest surviving adult education institute in Europe,

1909 – Main Building, Cardiff University, Wales

Architect: W.D. Caroe

Building work commenced in 1905 and was completed in many stages,

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