Stations of the Cross
Apr 4th, 2009 | By ianmillar | Category: Pimlico part of our historyIn our Stations of the Cross we have a fine example of hand carved stone sculpture executed by Philip Lindsey Clark.
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Philip Lindsey Clark (1889 – 1977)
Clark was born in London, this father being the sculptor Robert Lindsey Clark. He studied from 1905 to 1910 at Cheltenham and then, 1910 to 1914 at the City & Guild School in Kensington.
In World War I he joined the army in the 28th London Regiment, and was later commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment as a Captain. Her was awarded the D.S.O. the 1915 Star and the British & Victory Medal. It is believed he was “mentioned in dispatches”
On leaving the army he continued his studies at the Royal Academy School, and later received many commissions for war memorials and ecclesiastical works
Other examples of his works are
- Advancing Infantryman in Southwark near London Bridge
- Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) War Memorial in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
- Stations of the Cross and Statues at Sacred Heart in Hillsborough
- Belgian Soldiers Memorial in St Mary’s cemetery, Kensel Green
- Sculptural works for Aylesford Priory
And nearer home he carved the figure of St George in the Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs and the figure of Christ in the Apse of Westminster Cathedral
© Ian Millar 28th March 2009
