Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook
LAMBERT, Thomas Stoddart 1840–1915
LAMBERT, Thomas Stoddart 1840–1915
Born Selkirk, Scotland: served his articles Edinburgh. Arrived Wellington 1866 and settled in Marton; was volunteer in Rangitikei Royal Rifles. He moved to Christchurch 1874, was in Stout's office for 3 years, made a survey and plan of Christchurch 1876; 1877 practised on his own. Was successful competitor for the design of the United Service Hotel 1883. 1893 moved to Dunedin, was listed as Dunedin artist 1892–93 Wise's, and moved finally to Wellington where he died. Exhibited with CSA and was on Council 1881–87.