Sculptor. Born Grosvenor Square. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition. His son, with the same name was also a successful sculptor. Died at home at 14 South Audley Street.
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Sir Richard Westmacott
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Great Exhibition and Prince Albert
Designed by Joseph Durham with modifications by Sydney Smirke. Inaugurated by...
Westmacott
London County Council Sir Richard Westmacott, 1775 - 1856, sculptor, lived a...
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Sir Richard Westmacott
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Achilles statue
Modelled on the statue of Dioscuri in Rome. A gay friend of ours is fond of ...
Duke of York's column
Bronze statue by Westmacott of "The Grand Old Duke of York" of nursery rhyme ...
Elizabeth I statue - Harrow
Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter of Elizabeth I so thi...
Francis Duke of Bedford
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
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1 memorial
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1 memorial
Cecil Thomas
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4 memorials
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4 memorials
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4 memorials
Sidney & Beatrice Webb
NW3, Netherhall Gardens, 10
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2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Merton Place
SW19, Merton High Street, Doel Close
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4 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Burlington House - Raphael
W1, Piccadilly, Royal Academy
This building is commonly known as the Royal Academy (of Arts). The wings of the building are occupied by a number of learned societies, ...
1 subject commemorated,
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