Henry Elwig was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent 30 April 1868 and trained as an architect in Tunbridge Wells and London. [It is not known to whom he was articled]. In 1892 he commenced independent practice in Tunbridge Wells where he remained throughout his career. He was elected a Licentiate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (LRIBA) in 1910 and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (FRIBA) in 1929. He died on 29 December 1945. His death was registered in Tonbridge, Kent.
Princes Hotel, Hove, 1904-23; addition to mansion, new stables, lodge entrance, garage, model farmery, etc., at Maidenhead, 1905; new residence, stables, garage, etc., Maidenhead Thicket, 1906; tomb and memorial window, St. Mary's, Leigh; religious and public buildings, schools, business factory, and residential premises, post offices, etc., in South of England and in London, 1892-1923; considerable amount of work In connection with Local Government Board inquiries in London and country; also in arbitrations and litigation.[Source: Who's Who in Architecture 1923]
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