George Reavell (1833‐1915) was born in Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire. He came to
Alnwick in 1870 from the Earl of Hardwicke's estate at Wimpole Park to take on the role of Clerk of works and Architect at Alnwick Castle. He remained in the Duke's service until 1899. During that time he supervised considerable work on Alnwick castle, including the installation of electricity. He was involved with the construction of several village schools, and additions to Alnwick's National and Duke's School. He was also involved with repairs to St Paul's Church, supervised the widening of Hotspur Street and Tower Lane, and construction of the Baths, Wash‐houses and Working Men's Club on Clayport (1876).