William Atkins (architect)

He was born in County Cork, and was reputedly apprenticed to architect (and his uncle by marriage) George Richard Pain.

This commission, commonly and latterly known as Our Lady's Hospital, Cork, was received from the Board of Works.

[2] Built in a revival Gothic style between 1846 and 1853, this is popularly held to have the longest corridor in all of Europe.

The building was partly converted into an apartment development known as "Atkin's Hall".

[3] Atkins' other works include: He also received the first prize for a design for a new town hall for Cork in 1851, although this was never built.