Sculptor and medalist. Born 24 Hedley Road, Shepherd's Bush. Many commissions for the Royal Mint. Other work in London: the Tubby Clayton and Alfred Henry Forster tombs (effectively horizontal statues), both in All Hallows by the Tower. 1919 moved into 108 Old Brompton Road. Died Kensington. His will gifted the Old Brompton Road house and studio to the Royal Society of British Sculptors who are still based there. Our photo is dated 1925.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Cecil Thomas
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Crucifixion
The crucifixion sculpture was created by Cecil Thomas and installed as part o...
Nash at Church of All Souls
{On the front face of the plinth:} John Nash, 1752 - 1835, architect. {On a...
Sir Follett Holt
Since they are rather lovely we chose to photo one of the gate-post sculpted ...
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Albert Arthur Toft
Albert Arthur Toft was born on 3 June 1862 in Handsworth, Staffordshire, the fifth of the nine children of Charles Toft (1831-1909) and Rosina Toft née Reeves (1833-1878). His Wikipedia page gives ...
Sir Thomas Brock
Sculptor. Born in Worcester. Ornamental Passions has some comments on his work generally and at Admiralty Arch in particular. Died at 4 Dorset Square.
Keith McCarter
Sculptor. Born Scotland. More of his work can be seen at the picture source website.
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Greenwich Workshops for the Blind
SE10, Greenwich High Road
The plaque and the stones are in the walk-way leading from the High Street (to the south of Greenwich Picturehouse) to number 21, Burney ...
Budd family mausoleum
SW2, Brixton Road
The quote "Gracious..." is from Psalm 116:5, and "Blessed..." is from Revelation 14:13.
Smith Square war memorial
SW1, Smith Square, St John's
Designed by Thomas Archer this church was built in 1728, one of the Queen Anne churches. The church yard was designed by Fanny Wilkinson....
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Rev. D. C. Delafosse, MA
Vicar of All Saints Church in 1841. Andrew Behan has researched this man: The Reverend Daniel Charles Delafosse was born on 3 June 1784 in Richmond, Surrey, the eldest son of the the Reverend Robe...
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