Sculptor. Born Denmark. Came to England in about 1655 and arrived in London by 1660. Also carved the amazing statues of Melancholy and Raving Madness that used to adorn the entrance gates of Bethlem (Bedlam) Hospital (when it was at Moorfields) and can now be seen in a small museum in Kent at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. Father of writer Colley Cibber. Died London, buried in the Danish church, Wellclose Square, which he had designed, but that was demolished in 1870.
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Charles II statue - Soho Square
Erected in the King's lifetime - see Fenner Brockway for our list of other su...
The Monument - west and north
The bas relief by Cibber is worthy of close examination. It shows a woman on...
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Michael Black
Sculptor, based in Oxford active around 1971 - 85. 2023: We were sorry to receive this from Tiffany Black, Michael's daughter: "I am writing to let you know that Michael Black who sculpted the Cr...
2 memorials
José Simões de Almeida
Sculptor. Born at Figueiró dos Vinhos, Portugal. Known as 'Nephew' to distinguish him from his uncle who had the same name and was also a sculptor. He trained at the School of Fine Arts of Lisbon. ...
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H. T. Purkis
Either lost his life, or gave distinguished service to the London Fire Brigade, and was buried in the Highgate Cemetery plot between 1884 and 1955.
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42nd Royal Highlanders
W1, Hyde Park Corner
The large terrace area around the statue is worth commenting on. It's clearly original and has somehow survived. There are 4 concentric...
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Alexandra Palace
The materials used in the construction of the 1861 International Exhibition were sold and re-used in this building. Named after Princess Alexandra, newly married to the Prince of Wales, opened as "...
2 memorials
Neil Turner
CR20, Mitcham Road, 658
In loving memory of Neil Turner. You left behind a legacy of family and friendship. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace father,...
2 subjects commemorated
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