Ward, Thomas, 67 Frith St, Soho Sq., London, draftsman, decorative painter, paper hanger and gilder (1819–36). Active at Nostell Priory, Yorks., 1819–36. In 1819 he supplied bronzed colza oil lamps on large circular marbled plinths for the Dining Room to replace the pedestals and vases designed by Robert Adam in 1773. He also painted the sideboards to resemble mahogany. Other work over the long period that he was active in the house included cleaning ormolu, repainting, varnishing, upholstery work, polishing, etching, marquetry work and French polishing. [D; Furn. Hist., 1974; Nostell Priory archive, C3/1/5/62/8, 9]