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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Michael Clark
Sculptor. Born Cheltenham, eldest son of sculptor Philip Lindsey-Clark. President of the Royal Society of British Sculptors 1971-76. More information at Mapping Sculpture.
L. S. Merrifield
Sculptor. Leonard Stanford Merrifield was born in Gloucestershire. After training he lived in London (and was based in Chelsea for at least some of the time). Speel reviews his work. His statue of ...
Thomas Thornycroft
Sculptor. born Cheshire. Came to London in 1835 where he was apprenticed to John Francis and worked alongside another of Francis's apprentices, his daughter Mary, whom he married on 29 February 184...
Cecil Thomas
Sculptor and medalist. Born 24 Hedley Road, Shepherd's Bush. Many commissions for the Royal Mint. Other work in London: the Tubby Clayton and Alfred Henry Forster tombs (effectively horizontal ...
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Imperial Institute
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William Caxton
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Thorney Island Society
A local conservation and amenity group founded in 1985 (following a campaign to save Old Westminster Library) to protect and represent the interests of residents and businesses in the 'village' of ...
Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot
Poet, wit and courtier. Born Ditchley, Oxfordshire. The picture source website contains an example of his poetry: "Imperfect Enjoyment" - not for the prudish. Died at his grace and favour home at H...
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