Group    From 1941 

Islington Art Society

Categories: Art, Community / Clubs

Formed as the Islington Art Circle in 1941 by A. E. Hickman-Smith and on his death in 1965 run by George and Deborah Bunting until their deaths in 2000.  Changed its name in 2002 to Islington Art Society.  A history of this group is given by the Picture Source website and also here.

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Islington Art Society

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George & Debbie Bunting

In memory of George & Debbie Bunting, Islington Art Circle 1946 - 2000.

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David Hockney

David Hockney

Artist.  Born Bradford.  Lived in California for many years.  Passionately anti-anti-smoking, like fellow artist Maggie Hambling.

Person, Art, Seriously Famous, USA

2 memorials
Harold Knight

Harold Knight

Painter.  Registered as a conscientious objector in WW1.  Died at the Park Hotel near Malvern.  See his wife, Laura, for more details.

Person, Art

1 memorial
Ralph Steadman

Ralph Steadman

Cartoonist and illustrator. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire. Best known for his political and social caricatures, cartoons and picture books. He had a long partnership with the American journalist Hunte...

Person, Art

1 memorial
Stella Newton

Stella Newton

Fashion designer and dress historian, who brought the history of fashion to bear on art history and the dating of paintings. She designed for the theatre and for fashion, having her own shop in the...

Person, Art, Craft / Design, History

1 memorial
Joan Curtis

Joan Curtis

Artist and secretary of the Friends of Lordship Recreation Ground.

Person, Art

1 memorial

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William John Gomm

William John Gomm

Recorded on the monument as a Member of Brentford Council in 1909. However, Brentford High Street gives "William John Gomm, Harry’s brother, also died in 1908 …" so it seems that WJG's name on the ...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Borough Compter

Borough Compter

Courthouse and prison. The building was part of St Margaret's Church, which was closed during the reformation. It burned down in 1676 and was rebuilt in 1685. The functions moved to a new building ...

Building, Law

1 memorial
Lyon Cawch

Lyon Cawch

Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.

Person, Execution, Religion

1 memorial