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Len Castle

Len Castle (1924–2011) was a New Zealand photographer, ceramicist and potter.

Also recorded as Leonard Ramsay Castle; Leonard Castle; Leonard R Castle; Leonard R. Castle.

Len Castle in brief

Born
1924
Died
2011
Known for
photographer, ceramicist and potter
Place of birth
Auckland
Contents

Overview

Born at Auckland in 1924, died in 2011.

In detail

Len Castle studied at University of Auckland. training under Bernard Leach and Robert Nettleton Field is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Work by Len Castle is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Dowse Art Museum, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal and Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Len Castle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6521715: Len Castle

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