His early education was at Abbey Street School and at the age of 14 he was apprenticed to a firm of architects, Wright and Thorpe (later known as T.H. Thorpe Associates), practising at 23 St James St, Derby.
Pendidikan awalnya di Abbey Street School dan pada usia 14 tahun ia magang di sebuah firma arsitek, Wright dan Thorpe (kemudian dikenal sebagai T.H. Thorpe Associates), berlatih di 23 St James St, Derby.