John Jackson was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England in 1856. He was articled to Marsden & Bennett in Bradford and commenced independent practice as an architect in Bradford in 1889. He became a Member of the Society of Architects (MSA) in 1891 and was admitted a Licentiate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (LRIBA) in 1925. His address was given as Barry Street, Bradford, Yorkshire in 1896, 34, Grandage Terrace. Bradford in 1911 and 1914; and 40, Sunbridge Road. Bradford in 1914 and 1926. He died in Bradford on 25 September 1927.
Heaton Baptist Chapel; Elite Picture House; hotels, shops, business premises, warehouses, residences, &c. [Source: Who's Who in Architecture 1914]
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