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.
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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
Edward Bowring Stephens
Sculptor. Born Exeter. Moved to London to study in 1835. Died at home, 110 Buckingham Palace Road.
3 memorials
Leon-Joseph Chavalliaud / Chavaillaud
Sculptor. Born Reims France. Came to Britain in 1890s and stayed for fifteen years living in Brixton. Died France.
2 memorials
1 memorial
William Rodney Graham
A Canadian artist and musician who was known professionally as Rodney Graham. He was born on 16 January 1949 in British Columbia, Canada and was educated at the University of British Columbia, Van...
1 memorial
Giambologna / Bologna
Sculptor. Giambologna or Jean Boulogne. Born in Flanders but spent his working life in Italy.
2 memorials
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Golden wedding of Archbishop Davidson and Edith Tait
Randall Thomas Davidson and Edith Tait married in 1878. Davidson resigned as Archbishop of Caterbury on their Golden Wedding anniversary.
1 memorial
Francis Barraud & Nipper
W1, Piccadilly, 126, Cavalry and Guards Club
The Cavalry Club was formed in April 1890 and began life at 127 Piccadilly. Over the years it expanded into 126 and 125 and refurbished t...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Cardinal Newman - statue
SW7, Brompton Road, The Oratory
On the wall of the Oratory behind there are two sculptured plaques with flowers and leaves, to the left, three stars at the top and "SPN"...
1 subject commemorated,
4 creators
Fitzrovia Mural
W1, Tottenham Street, Whitfield Gardens
A montage of scenes, all relevant to the area at the time: construction activities, the Post Office tower, an angry cat, a TV screen adve...
3 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Henry Watson Fowler
Lexicographer, grammarian and schoolteacher. Born at Tonbridge, Kent. He taught at Fettes College in Edinburgh and Sedbergh School in Yorkshire. Best remembered for 'A Dictionary of Modern English ...
2 memorials
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