Painter and museum curator, educated in Seaford, studied painting at Eastbourne School of Art, 1918–25, and the Royal College of Art, 1925–9. Lake did a variety of work, ranging from figure studies through views of Sussex to later more abstract pictures. Exhibited LG, NEAC and in the provinces. Was curator of the Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, 1947–58. Lived at Hailsham, Sussex, but emigrated to Spain after his retirement from the gallery, which held a memorial show in 1975.