Sculptor. Born Lyon. Made his reputation in 1749 with the tomb of the Duke of Argyll in Westminster Abbey. Died penniless.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Louis François Roubiliac
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Louis François Roubiliac
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Sir John Cass statue - Jewry Street
A statue was commissioned by the Sir John Cass Foundation in 1751. It was fir...
Sir Robert Cotton
This bust is a 20th-century replica after Louis-François Roubiliac, 1757.
William Shakespeare - British Library
An information panel informs that the statue was commissioned by David Garric...
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Walenty Pytel
Leading metal sculptor of birds and beasts. Born Poland and came to England aged 5. His Wikipedia page and his own website show a number of other works, which have a lovely sense of joy and lightness.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Caius Gabriel Cibber
Sculptor. Born Denmark. Came to England in about 1655 and arrived in London by 1660. Also carved the amazing statues of Melancholy and Raving Madness that used to adorn the entrance gates of Bethl...
4 memorials
Sir Thomas Brock
Sculptor. Born in Worcester. Ornamental Passions has some comments on his work generally and at Admiralty Arch in particular. Died at 4 Dorset Square.
13 memorials
2 memorials
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BBC Television Centre - Bill Owen
W12, Wood Lane, BBC Television Centre - Star Terrace
The plaque on the brick wall in the picture reads: The BBC Star Terrace, "Bring me fun, bring me sunshine, bring me love" Sylvie Dee. De...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Civilian deaths in London caused by enemy action
This page brings together all the memorials that we have for civilians killed in London by acts of war, including terrorism. It is related to a very interesting campaign for a Citizens Memorial "to...
109 memorials
W. D. Grout
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Deptford Trinity Almshouses
SE8, Stowage, 14, Creekside Foyer
Strond is an old spelling of 'strand' meaning a beach.
2 subjects commemorated
F N Hospital - renaming
NW8, Lisson Grove, 11 - 19, Capio Nightingale Hospital
Dirty and uncared for, but we prefer the Duchess plaque - just the way they have written the "Qu" of "Queen" endears it to us. The modern...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
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