Sculptor. Born Wiltshire. His son, J. H. G. and his grandsons, J. H. and A. B., all became sculptors. John Wesley died at home, Swiss Cottage, Jardin Street, Albany Road, Camberwell.
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Queen Victoria - Woolwich TH
SE18, Wellington Street, Greenwich Town Hall
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