1856

Sir Richard Westmacott

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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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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Richard Westmacott

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Great Exhibition and Prince Albert

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 ...

Charles James Fox - statue

He holds a copy of the Magna Carta in his right hand.

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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