Edward Drew was born in Highworth, Wiltshire, England on 21 June 1867. He was articled to his father, William Henry Drew (c.1837-1905) in Swindon in 1883 and remained with him as his assistant until 1888 when they formed a partnership, Drew & Sons [from 1891, Drew & Son]. The partnership continued until the death of Drew senior in 1905. Edward Drew then practised alone. He was elected a Licentiare of the Royal Institute of British Architects (LRIBA) in 1911 and was active as an architect until at least the late 1920s. He died in Wiltshire in 1935.
Several Board Schools In Swindon, Stratton St. Margaret. and Rodbourne Cheney; "Beechcroft", Kingsdown, Wilts; Conservative Club, Swindon; and large lumber of hotels, business premises, and residences In Swindon and district; Primitive Methodist Church, Even Swindon
Directory of British Architects 1834-1914. Compiled by Antonia Brodie, et al. Volume 1: A-K. London; New York: British Architectural Library, Royal Institute of British Architects/Continuum, 2001