Joseph Emberton Archive
Joseph Emberton (1889-1956) was one of Britains most significant architects during the inter-war period. His projects, which introduced modern design to broad audiences, include stands for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley (1924-25), the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club at Burnham-on-Crouch (1931) and Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1935-39). The archive consists of many plans, drawings, advertisements and photographs. Business correspondence, private papers and newspaper cuttings reveal the prestige with which Emberton was regarded and the debates surrounding his beliefs and practice.
Emberton was a keen amateur filmmaker and recorded both his family and work. Examples of his films are accessible at Screen Archive South East.
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