Sculptor and illustrator. Born Bloomsbury. Executed a large number of public statues and funerary works, and worked closely with George Gilbert Scott on the Albert Memorial. Died at home 52 Circus Road. The picture source leads you to other Armstead work.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Henry Hugh Armstead
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Colonial Office - B04 - Sinclair
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Paula Haughney
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