Edward Ram facts for kids

Edward Albert Ram (born April 24, 1858 – died January 27, 1946) was an English footballer and a very well-known architect. He played football for a team called Clapham Rovers. He helped his team win the exciting 1880 FA Cup Final. Later, he became a famous architect in Hong Kong during the early 1900s. From 1885 to 1927, he worked as an architect there. He was part of a company called "Denison, Ram & Gibbs". This company designed many important buildings in Hong Kong. Some of these include the Matilda Hospital (built in 1906), parts of the University of Hong Kong (built from 1913 to 1915), the main building for Helena May (built in 1916), and the Repulse Bay Hotel (built in 1920). Edward Ram was born in Hammersmith, England. His father was James Ram, a private teacher, and his mother was Charlotte Ram.

A Football Champion

Edward Albert Ram was a talented football player. He was part of the Clapham Rovers team that played in the 1880 FA Cup Final. This was a very important match. At the time, he was 21 years old. He was also studying to become an architect.

The Big Game of 1880

The 1880 FA Cup Final was played against Oxford University A.F.C.. Edward Ram played a key role in the game. His team, Clapham Rovers, won the match. This was a big achievement for him and his team.

Building Hong Kong

Edward Albert Ram became a very important architect. He was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (FRIBA). This means he was recognized as a highly skilled architect. He started his architecture career in 1885. After that, he moved to Hong Kong. In 1893, he worked for a company called Sharp & Co.

Starting His Own Firm

In 1897, Edward Ram helped start a new architecture company. It was first called "Denison & Ram". His partner was Albert Denison. Later, another architect named Lawrence Gibbs joined them. Before 1902, the company's name changed to "Denison, Ram & Gibbs". Edward Ram left the company in 1927. He then worked in Kensington, England, until he retired. The company "Denison, Ram & Gibbs" kept its name until it closed in 1933.

Famous Buildings He Designed

The firm "Denison, Ram & Gibbs" designed many famous buildings. These buildings are still important parts of Hong Kong today. Some of their well-known projects include:

• The Matilda Hospital in 1906.
• Eliot and May Halls at the University of Hong Kong from 1913 to 1915.
• The Helena May main building in 1916.
• The Repulse Bay Hotel in 1920.

A Golfer and Architect

Edward Albert Ram was also a very keen golfer. He loved the sport. Because of his passion for golf, he designed clubhouses for the Hong Kong Golf Club. He did this completely for free! These clubhouses include:

• The Happy Valley Club House in 1896.
• The Deep Water Bay Club House in 1899.
• The Fanling Club House from 1911 to 1914.