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...
James Walker
{On the front of the plinth:} James Walker, 1781 - 1862 Engineer Greenland Do...
Surrey Commercial Docks - relief model
{Around the rim:} London Docklands 1989 Surrey Commercial Docks 1896 Designe...
Other Subjects
Sir William Reynolds-Stephens
Sculptor.  Born in Detroit to British parents and educated in Europe.  He added the Reynolds to his surname in 1890.  Made the very unusual sculpture A Royal Game 1906-11. Died Tunbridge Wells.
1 memorial
Marcia Debra Solway
Solway lived in Rosebery Avenue and was in the sculpture class at the Mary Ward Centre in Queen Square.
1 memorial
1 memorial
2 memorials
John Adams-Acton
Sculptor.  Born John Adams in Acton and later added the (now) suburb's name to his, not because of pride in his place of birth but to differentiate himself from other artists of the same name.  Did...
2 memorials
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