Sculptor. Born John Adams in Acton and later added the (now) suburb's name to his, not because of pride in his place of birth but to differentiate himself from other artists of the same name. Did much work for the Methodists, in particular the Wesley memorial in Westminster Abbey. Died at his wife's home on the Isle of Arran which he visited every summer.
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Adams-Acton
John Adams-Acton, sculptor, 1831 - 1910, lived here 1882 - 1906. Westminster ...
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John Wesley statue - City Road
{below his feet:} The world is my parish {On the base of the granite pedesta...
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George Gammon Adams
Portrait sculptor and medallist. Born Staines. Died at home home, Acton Green Lodge, Chiswick.
Newbury Abbot Trent
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Sir Alfred Gilbert
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Sokari Douglas Camp
Nigerian-born. Moved to England where she attended school. A Southwark resident for 22 years, in 2010. CBE.
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