[1] His father, Robert (1765-1840) had interests in a range of businesses that took the family to Europe, settling in Bruges in 1808.

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.