Sculptor. Born Brixton. Studied in Berlin. Died at King's College Hospital. We know of only two works displayed in the open in London: the two memorials listed here: Victoria and the Temple Bar griffin.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Charles Bell Birch
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Queen Victoria statue - Blackfriars
{On the front of the plinth in gilded lettering:} Victoria R.I. 1896 {for "Vi...
Temple Bar memorial
{On the frieze at the top of the monument, above the columns, text runs aroun...
Whittington statuette - Felbridge
The statuette shows Whittington in the same pose as that of the Felbridge Car...
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