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John Dando Sedding
1838–1891
A leading church architect of the Victorian era, he helped shape the Arts and Crafts movement with a Gothic style rooted in skilled handwork, natural forms, and close attention to detail. His work and teaching influenced a younger generation of designers, including Ernest Gimson and Ernest Barnsley.
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Garden-Craft Old and New
by John Dando Sedding
About the author
Born in Eton in 1838, John Dando Sedding trained in the office of George Edmund Street and went on to build a strong reputation as an English church architect. He worked on both new churches and restorations, developing a distinctive approach often described as "crafted Gothic"—rich in ornament, structure, and the feel of handmade work.
Sedding became an important figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond his buildings, he was known for encouraging a more thoughtful relationship between architecture, materials, and decoration, and several later designers who trained in his office went on to become major Arts and Crafts names.
He died in 1891, but his influence lasted well beyond his lifetime. Readers interested in architecture and design history may also know him through his writing, including work connected with garden design and the role of handicraft in art.