Person    | Male  Born 2/4/1926  Died 28/9/2004

Michael Rizzello

Categories: Sculpture

Sculptor and designer. Born Michael Gaspard Rizzello in London, to an Italian tailor. Served in the army 1944-8. Chose to follow his talent for art rather than that for singing. Began working for Madame Tussauds, and then worked for the Royal Mint. Made OBE in 1977. Died London.

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Michael Rizzello

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Edward Jenner bust - Tooting

{On a plaque attached to the front of the plinth:} Edward Jenner MD FRS, 1749...

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James Walker

{On the front of the plinth:} James Walker, 1781 - 1862 Engineer Greenland Do...

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Surrey Commercial Docks - relief model

{Around the rim:} London Docklands 1989 Surrey Commercial Docks 1896 Designe...

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John Nost the Elder / John van Nost

John Nost the Elder / John van Nost

Born Mechelen, now in Belgium. Moved to England in late 17th century. His nephew, John Nost the Younger, carried on the business, and indeed we are not certain which one created the Geffrye statue....

Person, Sculpture, Belgium

3 memorials
Bronislaw Wojciech Niedbala

Bronislaw Wojciech Niedbala

Born Poland.  His workshop was in Mitcham Goods Yard.   2015: Niedbala’s son, Marek, wrote to say that “When WWII started he was taken to a Russian work camp in Siberia then spent the duration in ...

Person, Sculpture, Poland

1 memorial
Francis Bird

Francis Bird

Sculptor. Born in the parish of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Much admired in his day, his work can be seen at St Paul's and at Westminster Abbey. In 1729, leaving a tavern at Christmas, he slipped and ...

Person, Sculpture

4 memorials
Puckridge

Puckridge

Active late 17th century.  Of Hosier Street.  Possibly non-existent.

Person, Sculpture

1 memorial