Born Mechelen, now in Belgium. Moved to England in late 17th century. His nephew, John Nost the Younger, carried on the business, and indeed we are not certain which one created the Geffrye statue. Other work in London: a kneeling Nubian in the Inner Temple Gardens.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
John Nost the Elder / John van Nost
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George II statue in Golden Square
Erected here in 1753. Previously it was at Cannons, the Duke of Chandos's hou...
Sir Robert Geffrye
This is a 1913 replica of the lead statue, the 1723 original of which was tak...
Other Subjects
David McFall
Sculptor. Born Glasgow. Specialised in portraits. Died Charing Cross Hospital. The picture source is very informative.
2 memorials
Oscar Nemon
Born in what is now Croatia. Worked in Vienna and Brussels and settled in Britain in 1938. Specialised in Winston Churchill. Our picture shows Nemon with a self-portrait: now that sculpture we woul...
4 memorials
1 memorial
Ian Walters
Sculptor. Born Solihull. Committed socialist and campaigner. His work celebrates the heroes of liberation. The picture source web site splendidly shows many of his works and provides context fo...
5 memorials
2 memorials
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1 memorial
Croydon South Rotary Club
Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.
4 memorials
War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Dan Harris
Aged 28, returning from work to his home in Wanstead, hit by an Olympic media bus (ferrying journalists to the Olympic site). Died at the scene. Dan was a keen cyclist, having biked across Thailan...
1 memorial
Michael Sheen
Actor. Born Michael Christopher Sheen in Newport, Wales. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his stage debut in 1991 playing opposite Vanessa Redgrave in 'When She Danced'....
1 memorial
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