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Martin & Chamberlain

British architectural firm

John Henry Chamberlain, William Martin, and Frederick Martin were architects in Victorian Birmingham, England. Their names are attributed singly or pairs to many red brick and terracotta buildings, particularly 41 of the forty-odd Birmingham board schools made necessary by the Elementary Education Act 1870. John Henry Chamberlain (1831–1883)2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Birmingham School of Art roof ironwork
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John Henry Chamberlain, William Martin, and Frederick Martin were architects in Victorian Birmingham, England. Their names are attributed singly or pairs to many red brick and terracotta buildings, particularly 41 of the forty-odd Birmingham board schools made necessary by the Elementary Education Act 1870.2

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