Bust

Anne Frank - bust

Inscription

{On the base of the sculpture:}
Anne Frank, 1929 - 1945, Sculptor Doreen Kern

{On a nearby plaque:}
Anne Frank 1929 - 1945
"A triumph of the spirit"
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Anne Frank, 12 June 1929.
Gift of Richard and Yvonne Sherrington
Sculptor: Doreen Kern

 

Site: British Library memorials (8 memorials)

NW1, Euston Road, The British Library

All the sculptures are inside the main building.

See Father Jellicoe for the Gilbert Bayes finials, some of which are/were on display in the BL.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Anne Frank - bust

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Anne Frank

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Anne Frank - bust

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Richard and Yvonne Sherrington

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Doreen Kern

British sculptor. From Art UK: "Sculptor in bronze. Technical knowledge was a...

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Opening of the British Library

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Sir Joseph Banks - British Library

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Sir Robert Cotton

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