Statue

Beau Brummell statue

Inscription

{The base of the statue is inscribed:}
Sedlecka 2002

{On a brass plaque at the right hand side:}
Sculptor: Irena Sedlecka
Architect: Peter Heath
Trustees: Christopher Fenwick (Chairman), Richard Briers OBE, Anthony Brunt, The Hon. Dominic Elliot, Hugh Johnson, Councillor Alexander Nicoll, Sir Donald Sinden CBE, Cyril Stein, Henry Togna, Marina Wallrock

{On a brass plaque at the front:}
Beau Brummell, 1778 - 1840. "To be truly elegant one should not be noticed"
George "Beau" Brummell's connections with Court, clubs and tailoring embody the spirit of St James's past and present.
Unveiled by HRH Princess Michael of Kent on 5 November 2002.

{On a brass plaque at the right hand side:}
Sponsorship by: The Ritz Hotel, St James's Club, Berry Bros and Rudd, The Crown Estate.
Donors: Duke of Devonshire, KG PC MC, Capital & Counties plc,
Cushman & Wakefield, Healey & Baker, Anthony Amhurst, Christopher and Paula Fenwick,
Sir Geoffrey and Lady Leigh, New & Lingwood, Henry Togna, The Jermyn Street Association,
Paul Orchard-Lisle CBE DL TD, Geo F Trumper, Favourbrook, DAKS, J Floris Ltd,
James Lock & Co Ltd, Adam & Company, Green's Restaurant, Hugh Johnson,
John Beverdige QC, David Cavaye, Stuart Greenman, The Jermyn Street Theatre,
Dr Cyril Nemeth, UK Land plc,
together with anonymous contributors.

Site: Beau Brummell statue (1 memorial)

SW1, Jermyn Street

This statue is placed at the entrance to Piccadilly Arcade.

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Beau Brummell statue

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Beau Brummell

Born as George Bryan Brummell in Downing Street, his father being Private Sec...

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Beau Brummell statue

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Princess Michael of Kent

Married to Prince Michael Duke of Kent.

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Irena Sedlecka

Born Czechoslovakia. Married the sculptor Franta Belsky in 1996.

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