George Reavell Junior (1865‐1947) was educated at Alnwick Grammar School and began
his architectural career in 1880, articled to his father. He set up his own practice in 1886. In
1916 he became a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and was awarded an OBE in 1919 in recognition of his services during World War One.
From 1914 ‐ 1923 Reavell worked with William Arthur Tebbs to design war memorials, including those at Rothbury (1923) and Seahouses (1923). From 1932 George Reavell worked with his daughter, Mary Proctor Reavell. After Mary married architect T J Cahill the practice became Reavell, Cahill and Cahill and operated under that name until George died in 1947. George Reavell's work in Alnwick includes Robertson's Pant (1890), St James Parish Hall (1904) and Lloyds Bank (1909). Outside Alnwick he designed the Ravensworth
Fountain at Whittingham (1905) and a Memorial Fountain in Branxton (1910). His work for
Lloyds Bank also included the Gateshead branch (1914).
George was commander of 2/7th and 35th Northumberland Fusiliers during WWI. He was
president of the Northern Architectural Association and a leading figure in the Alnwick Boy
Scouts and Freemasons.