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Burns Dick (Robert) Archive
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Burns Dick (Robert) Archive

  • RBD
  • Archive Collection
  • 1886 - 1996

This collection comprises copied, and some original, photographs, papers and documents relating to the architect Robert Burns Dick (1868-1954) who had substantial influence in the north-east of England, particularly in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The collection includes photographs of personal documents relating to land conveyance and partnerships with Cackett and Mackellar; architectural drawings and photographs of 'Millmount' and 'the Wedge', both designed by Burns Dick; and newspaper articles and other cuttings relating to him and his work. There is also material relating to an exhibition on Burns Dick held by the northern region of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1984.

Dick, Robert Burns, 1868 - 1954, architect, city planner and artist

Copy of two photographs (1915) of groups of soldiers.

Copy of an original black and white photograph taken in 1915 and portraying an unidentified group of soldiers at Frenchman’s Point. Also on the same sheet is a copy of an original black and white photograph taken in 1915 portraying an unidentified group of officers. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of three portrait photographs, RBD and his wife (1910) and RBD in a suit.

Copy of two original black and white photographs. One is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Burns Dick in ‘dress uniform’. The other is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Burns Dick’s wife, Margaret Mary Ann (Morason). The photograph of Robert Burns Dick appears to have been taken c.1910. These copies of the originals were created 1991.

Copy of photograph (1930) of 'Millmount'.

Copy of an original black and white photograph of Millmount with figures. A lady is on the terrace and a gentleman is on the lawn below. Three young girls are in the middle of the lawn. The figures may be Robert Burns Dick, his wife and three children. The photograph appears to have been taken c.1930. This copy of the original was created 1991.

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