Martin & Chamberlain

Their names are attributed singly or pairs to many red brick and terracotta buildings, particularly 41 of the forty-odd Birmingham board schools made necessary by the Elementary Education Act 1870.

They designed police stations, public baths and waterworks.

Historic England have designated their Pumping Station, Whitacre Waterworks as a Grade II* listed building, being amongst the very best structures by these architects.

[1] St John's Church, Sparkhill, built in 1888 is a further example of their work.

Henry was unrelated to the other Martins and had a small practice in the city centre.