[1] He was a pupil in the office of Sir John Soane from 1807 to 1814, where he learnt the principles of Classical architecture.

The Public Baths were single storey with double columns flanking the main door.

[2] After a few years, Chantrell reinvented himself as a pioneering Gothic specialist to meet the huge demand of the times for additional church accommodation.

He became one of the most accomplished specialists in this area of practice and numerous remaining buildings testify his original skills.

[citation needed] After he moved to London, Chantrell started a second career as surveyor of church constructions.