Person    | Male  Born 18/12/1874  Died 31/8/1962

Francis Owen Salisbury

Categories: Art, Craft / Design

Painter. Born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Known as Frank, his forte was in portraiture and he also painted over forty large canvases of historical and national events. He also produced a large quantity of stained glass, with the largest collection being at Wesley Chapel. Died at his home, Sarum Chase, 23 West Heath Road, where the plaque is.

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

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