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John W. Mills

John William Mills PPRBS ARCA FRSA (4 March 1933 – 24 October 2023) was an English sculptor. He studied at Hammersmith School of Art, 1947–54, and at the Royal College of Art, 1956–60. He was a resident at Digswell House 1962–66, before living at Hinxworth Place in Hertfordshire.

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John W. Mills

London - Peter's Hill - National Firefighters Memorial 'Blitz' 1990 by John William Mills - View North

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Name
John W.
Born
4 March 1933
Birthplace
Balham, London, England
Birth Name
John William Mills
Died
24 October 2023 (aged 90)
Occupation
Sculptor, author
Spouse
Josephine Mills
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Royal College of Art
Honours
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Languages
English

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John William Mills PPRBS ARCA FRSA (4 March 1933 – 24 October 2023) was an English sculptor. He studied at Hammersmith School of Art, 1947–54, and at the Royal College of Art, 1956–60. He was a resident at Digswell House 1962–66, before living at Hinxworth Place in Hertfordshire.

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John W. Mills (1933–2023) was a British sculptor. The sculptor was born in Balham.

John W. Mills studied at Royal College of Art. The sculptor lived in Hinxworth Place.

Languages used include English. John W. Mills received Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Teaching
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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