Thomas Taylor (architect)

Although he did not achieve the reputation or the output of Thomas Rickman, he was another pioneer in the use of the Gothic Revival style in church architecture.

At the same time, he enrolled in the Royal Academy Schools to study architecture on 15 July 1791, giving his age as 22.

By 1810 he had moved to Leeds, West Yorkshire, where he established an architectural practice, and continued to work as an artist.

It was a large church, with aisles, a clerestory, a west tower, and a chancel larger than was normal at the time.

[13] Taylor, because of his recent building experience and his geographical location, was ideally placed to receive commissions for these churches.