Alfred Drury and the New Sculpture – the statues on Leeds City Square

by Jon Cronshaw The art of Alfred Drury is currently on display at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery. Jon Cronshaw looks back at one of Drury’s most important sculptural projects – his eight female lamp bearers on Leeds City Square. Known for his elaborate public sculptures, Alfred Drury’s work can be seen in public … Continue reading →

Alfred Drury to be shown at Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery

The work of Alfred Drury, one of the leading sculptors of the late-Victorian and Edwardian periods, will be on display at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery from January 15, 2014. Famed for his bronze nude light bearer statues on City Square, the exhibition will review the art and life of Alfred Drury RA (1856-1944), … Continue reading →