William Ingle

William Ingle was an architectural sculptor working in Leeds, West Yorkshire, during the 19th century. He gained recognition for his detailed bas-relief and freestanding stone carvings, often depicting plant and animal life, both real and fantastical. These often adorned churches, alongside civic, commercial, and residential structures.

Following an apprenticeship with his uncle, Robert Mawer, Ingle later worked with his aunt Catherine and cousin Charles in the firm Mawer and Ingle. His distinctive style included subtle humour, with faces appearing amongst foliage in ecclesiastical commissions and playful creatures like rabbits and frogs incorporated into secular designs. Ingle's notable contributions can be seen on buildings such as Leeds Town Hall, Endcliffe Hall in Sheffield, and Moorlands House in Leeds.