Bust

Joseph Lister bust

Inscription

{Inside the bronze wreath on the back of the edifice:}
1827 - 1912
{The other 3 sides (left, front, right) bear the following words:}
Science, Lister, Surgery
{In the base of the statue is carved:}
Thos. Brock RA, sculptor, 1922

Site: Joseph Lister bust (1 memorial)

W1, Portland Place

This bust is sited close to Lister's home at 12, Park Crescent.

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Joseph Lister bust

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Joseph Lister

Born in Upton, Essex. Died in Walmer, Kent. Pioneer in the use of antiseptics...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Joseph Lister bust

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Sir Thomas Brock

Sculptor. Born in Worcester.  Ornamental Passions has some comments on his wo...

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