early life and architectural pursuits john malcolm crossland, a renowned english architect, was born in yorkshire in 1835. as a pupil of george gilbert scott, crossland's work was heavily influenced by the gothic revival style. his architectural career is marked by several notable buildings, including rochdale town hall, holloway sanatorium, and royal holloway college, all of which are now grade i listed. notable architectural achievements * rochdale town hall: this majestic building, with its imposing gothic revival architecture, stands as a testament to crossland's skill. * holloway sanator…