early life and education charles harrison townsend, a renowned english architect, was born in birkenhead, united kingdom, in 1851. he received his education at birkenhead school and was articled to the liverpool architect walter scott in 1870. career highlights townsend's illustrious career is marked by several notable milestones: he moved to london with his family in 1880 and entered a partnership with the london architect thomas lewis banks in 1884. in 1888, townsend became a member of the art workers' guild and was elected a fellow of the royal institute of british architects. he remained…