Sculptor. Born Francis Leggatt Chantry at Jordanthorpe, near Norton, Derbyshire. Sculpted busts and statues of many famous people of the time. Left the Chantrey Bequest (or Chantrey Fund) for purchasing works of art for the nation.
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Sir Francis Chantrey
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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
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Duke of Wellington statue - EC2
Unveiled in Wellington's presence, this is one of only a handful of statues i...
Thomas Coutts statue
The Story of Holly Lodge' by Margaret Downing, March 2009, says that this sta...
William Pitt statue
According to an information board in the square this bronze statue was erect...
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W. J. Neatby
William James Neatby was an architect, designer and artist best known for his designs of architectural ceramics and was Doulton and Co.'s chief ceramic designer. In 1890 came to London to join Doul...
Giuseppe Lund
Metal sculptor active in 1993. 2012 Lund is looking for commissions to fund a solo row across the Atlantic to raise money to provide fresh-water wells. Go on, you know you need a decorative gate!...
E. Onslow Ford
Born Islington as Edward Onslow Ford, but he dropped the Edward. Studied Antwerp and Munich. A successful and well-liked sculptor. Died at home, 62 Acacia Road. The picture here is a portrait by...
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Joyce Grenfell
Born Joyce Phipps in Montpelier Square, London. Her mother was sister to Nancy Astor, MP, so she was "well brought up". Aged 19 she married Reggie, her husband until her death. The picture is a se...
David Bowie
Musician and actor. Born David Robert Jones 40 Stansfield Road, Brixton. The family left here when David was 6 and moved to Plaistow Grove, Bromley. David changed his surname to avoid confusion wi...
Person, Cinema, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA
King Edward VIII
Born as Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, at White Lodge in Richmond Park. Known to friends and family as David. Reigned 20 January - 10 December 1936 when he abdicated in favo...
William Wilkinson
Co-churchwarden of St Antholin in 1670 or 71. The name on the plaque may be incorrect and should have read "Wilkins". If it is correct at "Wilkinson" then probably related to Uriah Wilkinson,
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