Edward Ram

Edward Albert Ram (died 27 January 1946) was a footballer of Clapham Rovers and a famous architect in Hong Kong during his days in early 20th century. He helped Clapham Rovers to win the 1880 FA Cup Final. From 1885 to 1927, he served as an architect in Hong Kong and formed "Denison, Ram & Gibbs". The works done by the firm were Matilda Hospital 1906, "Old Halls, the University of Hong Kong" 1913 to 1915, the Helena May main building 1916 and Repulse Bay Hotel 1920 etc.

He was an articled pupil of a leading Victorian architect, George Somers Clarke (1825–82) between 1877-82. Meanwhile, he had attended the Royal Academy Schools for architectural studies from 6 July 1880.

Outside-left, a nippy, small, dapper player who was the prototype for many wingers to come. He was one of those wingers who could cut in to get on the scoresheet which he did regularly, to such effect in the Cup second round in 1882-83 FA Cup that he ended up with a hat-trick as Clapham Rovers F.C. demolished Hanover United 7-1.

He was one of the players of Clapham Rovers during the 1880 FA Cup Final against Oxford University A.F.C.. According to the record, he was 21 and an architectural student at that time.

After death of his mentor he continued as an assistant in Clarke’s old firm until 1885, during which time he travelled to study architecture in Belgium and the Netherlands, then set up his own practice in Westminster.Later he moved to Hong Kong where he was based on the Queen’s Road and from where, in June 1897, he became a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. While in Hong Kong he was involved in a number of major architectural projects including the Public Library around 1900 and the Hong Kong racecourse grandstand.

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