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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Eric Kennington

Artist and sculptor. Born Chelsea. Served on the Western Front in WW1 and was invalided out in June 1915.

Person, Sculpture

1 memorial

C. Buchard / C. Buchan

Sculptor.

Person, Sculpture

1 memorial

Raymond Ewers

Born Australia. Served in WW2 initially as a sapper and then as a war artist.

Person, Sculpture, Australia

1 memorial

Edward Bainbridge Copnall

Sculptor and painter. Best known for his architectural and decorative sculptures featuring allegorical and religious subjects. President of the Royal Society of Sculptors 1961-66. Other work in Lo...

Person, Sculpture

5 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