Sculptor and illustrator. Born Bloomsbury. Executed a large number of public statues and funerary works, and worked closely with George Gilbert Scott on the Albert Memorial. Died at home 52 Circus Road. The picture source leads you to other Armstead work.
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Henry Hugh Armstead
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Colonial Office - B04 - Sinclair
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Charles Maresco Pearce
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William Cleverly Alexander
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Secret Society of Super Villain Artists
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Edward Ardizzone
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Sir Jacob Epstein
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