Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Atkinson, Peter (1776-1822)

by Ernest Radford

ATKINSON, PETER (1776–1822), architect, son of the above, was educated in his profession by his father, and succeeded to his business. He built the bridge over the Ouse, begun in 1810. For many years he was steward and surveyor to the corporation of York. To him that city remains grateful for its house of correction and gaol. He erected many churches in the service of the church commissioners. During the last years of his life he resided abroad.

[Dictionary of Architectural Publication Society, 1853.]

E. R.