Bust

Henry Charles Stephens - bust

Erection date: 1895

Inscription

{Plaque on the left of the bust:}
This is a replica of the bust of Henry C. Stephens by H. H. Armstead, R.A. and was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1895. The original is at Cholderton Lodge and this replica was sculptured in bronze resin by Judy Wiseman of Nether Street, Finchley by kind permission of Henry Edmunds. The Stephens Collection acknowledge the grant from the Milly Apthorp Trust that enabled this replica to be made.

{Plaque below the bust:}
Avenue House & grounds were the gift of the late H. C. Stephens Esq July 1918.
Borough of Finchley

The bust is in the entrance to Stephens House. The original is at Cholderton Lodge, the Hampshire estate which Stephens bought in 1885.

Site: Henry Charles Stephens (2 memorials)

N3, East End Road, Stephens House

This building was Stephens' home, Avenue House. It is now known as Stephens House and Gardens, and contains a small museum. The Gardens contain a statue of Spike Milligan who lived locally and actively supported the local community.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Milly Apthorp Trust

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Henry Hugh Armstead

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Judy Wiseman

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