[My rather battered but much-read copy of the Pevsner Guide to Bath edited by Michael Forsyth]
I am sorry to hear that architect Michael Forsyth has died after being unwell for some time. I have now received an email from his children, giving funeral details.
It reads as follows:
“Our father, Dr Michael Forsyth, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, 14th January, after a long illness.
Michael loved little more than to share his passion and expertise in architecture and conservation on the university courses he directed, in books he authored, and during countless conversations.
To us, though, we loved him as a father and grandfather to our children (eight between us). We will miss our daily chats with him that covered everything from adding pasta water to a carbonara to the kids’ Halloween costumes, testing his encyclopedic knowledge of classical music, discussions about recent auction listings, and everything in between.
We invite you to join us in celebrating his life and honouring his memory.
Funeral Details for Friday, February 6th, 4:00 PM
Haycombe Crematorium, 209 Whiteway Rd, Bath BA2 2RQ
We would be touched to have you with us as we bid him a final farewell. If you plan to attend, kindly let us know. “
You may also watch online, live and on demand, on the details below:
– Website: https://watch.obitus.com
– Username: bagu8869
– Password: 747855
With love and gratitude, his children,
James Forsyth
Antonia Edwards
Henrietta Oxley.
Michael made a huge contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Bath and its architecture in many ways, including being the author of the updated Pevsner Architectural Guide to Bath.
He had also been director of the postgraduate architectural conservation courses at the University of Bath and the author of books on historic buildings and their conservation.
Michael served as Chair of the Friends of the Victoria Art Gallery for several years and was a trustee of the Roman Baths Foundation.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Oh, that is very sad news!
His course was highly regarded and he was able to use the city of Bath as a large teaching aid for his students.
Very sorry to hear this. I’ll pass it to the Yale and (former) Pevsner team.
Andrew
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve known Michael for 36+ years, and I always enjoyed his company, his razor sharp wit, his smiling face, the fountain of knowledge he possessed – all given in his inimical and unique way. My deepest sympathies to his family