Sculptor and designer. Born Michael Gaspard Rizzello in London, to an Italian tailor. Served in the army 1944-8. Chose to follow his talent for art rather than that for singing. Began working for Madame Tussauds, and then worked for the Royal Mint. Made OBE in 1977. Died London.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Michael Rizzello
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Edward Jenner bust - Tooting
{On a plaque attached to the front of the plinth:} Edward Jenner MD FRS, 1749...
James Walker
{On the front of the plinth:} James Walker, 1781 - 1862 Engineer Greenland Do...
Surrey Commercial Docks - relief model
{Around the rim:} London Docklands 1989 Surrey Commercial Docks 1896 Designe...
Other Subjects
Harold Brown
Sculptor active in 1938 - 50. In 1938 he was living in Belfast. With no image of Brown available on-line we are pleased to use the photo of his 1950 lost mermaid.
1 memorial
F. Brook Hitch
Born London. Lived in Hertford. RBS. Our colleague Andrew Behan has researched this man, and found him at Mapping Sculpture, where the date of birth is given as 1877 which conflicts with Wikipedia...
2 memorials
Jean-Antoine Houdon
Jean-Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles, France, on 20 March 1741. He died, aged 87 years, in Paris, France, on 15 July 1828 and his body was buried in the Montparnasse Cemetery, 3 Bd Edgar Quin...
1 memorial
Newbury Abbot Trent
Sculptor. Born Forest Gate. His cousin was a cinema architect which probably explains a number of theatrical commissions. Married Hilda, sister of Gilbert Ledward. Other work in London includes...
2 memorials
Carlos Rey
Wikipedia gives this name for one of the Camp Griffiss memorials but we are only guessing it's the SHAEF memorial.
1 memorial
Previously viewed
Rev. Wallace Bird
Became vicar in 1947 of St Marks Kennington and oversaw the restoration of the building following WW2 damage. He may have a first initial 'H'.
1 memorial
Agatha Christie book
WC2, Cranbourn Street
Unveiled on the 60th anniversary of The Mousetrap, this bronze, 2.5 m high 'book' was commissioned by The Mousetrap's producer Sir Stephe...
11 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Highbury Quadrant Congregational Church - 7 Blake
N5, Highbury Quadrant
The 7 plaques are on different faces of the frontage of the building. We've numbered them left to right. Plaque 3 can be seen in our phot...
1 subject commemorated
B1- Handel
W2, Westbourne Grove, 26, HBA
The Bayswater Athenaeum was built in 1863 by architect Arthur Billing of Newman and Billing. The name was originally inscribed in the pan...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust
Founded by the parents of Stephen Lawrence to ensure that future generations of young people would enjoy the opportunities that were denied to him.
1 memorial
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