Edward Charles Hakewill

[1] His brother, John Henry Hakewill (1810–1880), was also an architect.

Hakewill became a pupil of Philip Hardwick in 1831, remaining until 1838.

[2] Hakewill was a keen student of Gothic architecture.

Towards the end of his career he restored St Mary & St Lambert, Stonham Aspal,[4] and churches at Grundisburgh and Wickham Market.

[1]Hakewill was one of the examiners for candidates for district surveyorships under the Metropolitan Building Act 1843[clarification needed] and was subsequently elected appointed metropolitan district surveyor for the parishes of St Clement Danes, St Mary le Strand and St George Hanover Square.