Sculptor. Born and died in Paris. Fervent supporter of the Paris Commune. When this was suppressed he escaped to London in July 1871, and only returned to Paris in 1880 when pardoned in the general amnesty. While in London he worked for Queen Victoria and was an influential teacher.
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Aimé-Jules Dalou
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Charity drinking fountain, La Maternité
'Wardmote' just means a meeting where decisions are made.
Other Subjects
2 memorials
David McFall
Sculptor. Born Glasgow. Specialised in portraits. Died Charing Cross Hospital. The picture source is very informative.
2 memorials
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1 memorial
Samuel Henry Gardiner
Andrew Behan has researched this man: Samuel Henry Gardiner was born on 27 July 1832 in Newington, Surrey, the elder son of Richard Henry Gardiner and Eliza Gardiner née McCraw. His father was a S...
1 memorial
Previously viewed
first thoroughfare under a navigable river in the world
See Brunel's Thames Tunnel.
2 memorials
The Huguenots
French Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name emerged in 1560 but its derivation is unknown. The faith attracted skilled city workers such as weavers, goldsmiths and fan-makers but p...
9 memorials
Edward Westermarck
Philosopher and sociologist. Born Helsinki. Learnt English in order to read Darwin and others. Came to England in 1897 and frequently thereafter. Probably homosexual himself, he wrote on subjec...
1 memorial
Buxton water trough - Spitalfields
E1, Commercial Street
This is the only fountain/trough in Tower Hamlets on the mdfcta site.
2 creators
Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson
Born Cheltenham. One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Cheltenham honours Wilson with a statue on the Promenade and an exhibition in the town museum.
2 memorials
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