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Gilbert Ledward
Sculptor. born Chelsea. Studied under EdouardLantéri. Served in WW1 initially in the artillery and then as a war artist. Died at 31 Queen's Gate. Three other notable works in London: firstly the G...
Whitechapel Boys
From the Whitechapel Gallery: "A group of significant artists and writers emerged from the Jewish diaspora in east London at the beginning of the 20th Century." Artists: David Bomberg, Jacob Epste...
Edouard Lantéri
Sculptor. Born France but moved to London in 1872 and eventually took British nationality. Late in life wrote three books which are still standard texts for many students. Died at home, 50 Perry...
Thomas Rudge
Active in 1921. Probably the same Thomas Rudge at Ornamental Passions.
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Sir Otto Beit
SW7, Prince Consort Road, Beit Quadrangle entrance porch
"The munificence of his benefactions" - we just don't write plaques like that anymore.
Lorraine Wilson
SE22, Edgar Kail Way, Champion Hill Stadium
Our photograph of the Lorraine Wilson plaque was taken before the foliage started obscuring it.
Field Marshal, First Viscount Alanbrooke
Churchill's chief military advisor in WW2. Born (and brought up) in France as Alan Brooke into the Irish aristocracy. Entered the army aged 18 and served in Ireland and India and then in WW1, in ...
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