John Nelson Meredith
J. Nelson Meredith | |
|---|---|
| City Architect of Bristol | |
| In office 1938 – October 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Albert H. Clarke |
| City Architect of Norwich | |
| In office 1932–1938 | |
| Preceded by | J. S. Bullough |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Hannaford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1892 |
| Died | 18 January 1971 (aged 78) Clifton, Bristol, England |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Architect |
John Nelson Meredith OBE FRIBA (7 October 1892 – 18 January 1971) was a British architect and city official. He served as the first city architect of Bristol from 1938 to 1957, a period that encompassed the destruction of the city during the Bristol Blitz, and its subsequent reconstruction. Meredith was responsible for the architectural design and planning of much of the post-war city, including the creation of the modern Broadmead shopping district, the reconstruction of the Colston Hall, and the development of large municipal housing estates and schools. Before his tenure in Bristol, he served as the city architect of Norwich.