Richard Neville Hadcock facts for kids

Richard Neville Hadcock (1895-1980) was a historian who loved studying old buildings. He was especially interested in medieval churches and monasteries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He even made maps to show where these important historical sites were located.

Early Life

Richard Neville Hadcock was born in 1895 in Newcastle upon Tyne. His father, Sir Albert George Hadcock, was a very talented engineer. He was even made a Knight, which is a special honor.

Richard went to school at Marlborough College. After school, he planned to go to Oxford University. However, World War I started in 1914, changing his plans. He joined the army and fought on the Western Front. During the war, he became sick from gas and other illnesses. He was recognized for his brave actions in 1917. He left the army in 1918 due to his health.

In 1926, Richard Hadcock married Jeanne Josephine La Pajolec. They had one daughter, Josephine, and three sons: Richard, Michael, and George.

His Work

After the war, Richard Hadcock studied old church buildings in Great Britain and the Irish Republic. He worked with other important scholars like Dom David Knowles and Father Aubrey Gwynne. Together, their work greatly helped people understand monasticism (the life of monks and nuns) during the Middle Ages. Hadcock also helped write a book called 'Mediaeval Houses: Ireland'.

Some of the photographs taken by Hadcock are part of a special collection. This collection is at the Courtauld Institute of Art, which is a famous art school. These photos show many old churches and other buildings. The institute is now turning these old photos into digital files so more people can see them.

Richard Hadcock passed away in 1980.

Awards and Recognition

Richard Hadcock was recognized for his important work. In 1937, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He was also a member of the Royal Historical Society.