John Harper (architect)

Harper was born at Dunkenhalgh Hall, near Blackburn, Lancashire, on 11 November 1809.

He studied architecture under Benjamin and Philip Wyatt, and when with them prepared the designs for Apsley House, York House, and the Duke of York's Column.

When travelling in Italy to studying art, he caught a malarial fever in Rome.

William Etty, David Roberts and Clarkson Stanfield were among his friends.

[1] Harper was employed by the Duke of Devonshire at Bolton Abbey, by Lord Londesborough, and others.