Statue

Thomas Cubitt statue

Erection date: 23/5/1995

Inscription

{Front of base:} Thomas Cubitt, 1788 - 1855.
{Plaque at right of base:} Thomas Cubitt, 1788 - 1855, this sculpture commemorates the life and work of Thomas Cubitt, master builder and developer of Belgravia and Pimlico, his workshops were close to this site, which was generously donated by Sanctuary Housing Association, the sculpture by William Fawke was unveiled by His Grace the Duke of Westminster, OBE, TD, DL, 23rd May 1995.

Site: Thomas Cubitt statue (2 memorials)

SW1, Denbigh Street and St George's Drive

The Harding tree is on the far left of our photo, and seems a goodly size for one not planted before 1985.

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

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Thomas Cubitt

Builder. Born at Buxton, near Norwich. He travelled to India as a ship's carp...

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Sanctuary Housing Association

The Sanctuary Housing Association manages homes across England and Scotland, ...

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William Fawke

Sculptor. He exhibited with the Society of Portrait Sculptors in 1978 and 197...

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Duke of Westminster, 6th, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor

Born Omagh, N. Ireland. Extremely rich landowner, possessing vast chunks of L...

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