2022

James Butler RA

One of Britain's foremost figurative sculptors. Born New Cross. Interestingly, his stevedore father built his childhood home in West Malling, Kent. Appointed MBE in 2009.

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James Butler RA

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Earl Alexander of Tunis

{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...

Fleet Air Arm

This bronze figure represents Daedalus, the Greek guy who crafted wings for h...

James Greathead statue

Note that part of the Greathead shield used in digging the tunnels at Bank St...

Skipping Katie

The inspiration for the statue was the sculptor's daughter Kate skipping in t...

Wilkes

The Wilkes squint has been faithfully reproduced in the statue.

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Other Subjects

Samuel Manning and son

Group, Sculpture

1 memorial

Sam Burford

British sculptor. 2007: MA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art & Design. 2018: Lives and works in London.

Person, Sculpture

1 memorial

Walter Gilbert

Sculptor. Born Rugby. Cousin to Sir Alfred Gilbert. His son, Donald, also sculpted and they often worked together. Other works in London include: some gates at the Freemasons Hall (inside or ou...

Person, Sculpture

8 memorials

Sir Alfred Gilbert

Sculptor and goldsmith. Born 13 Berners Street. Eloped with his first cousin, Alice, marrying in Paris and then living in Rome. Returned in 1884 and became successful and famous, attracting many...

Person, Sculpture

7 memorials

Jonathan Wylder

Sculptor. Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. originally a painter, he turned to sculpture in his thirties. His subjects include Mother Theresa of Calcutta. His own website.

Person, Sculpture

2 memorials