Pearson, John Loughborough (1817–1897)

The cathedral at Truro, Cornwall, is a neo-Gothic structure designed by John Loughborough Pearson and widely regarded as his masterpiece. Part of the building was consecrated in 1887, making it the first new cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. The work was continued after Pearson's death by his son, Frank Loughborough Pearson, and it was completed in 1903.

English architect of the late Gothic revival period, trained under Ignatius Bonomi, Anthony Salvin, and Philip Hardwick (1792–1870). In 1843 he set up independently, becoming famous as a restorer and designer of churches. His greatest new building was Truro Cathedral (1879–87).

He also designed St Peter, Kennington (1863–65); St Augustine, Kilburn (1870–80); St John, Upper Norwood (1880–81) all in London. His country house designs included Quar Wood, Gloucestershire (1857), and Westwood, Sydenham (1881). He also prepared the designs for the cathedral of Brisbane, Australia.