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Charles McBride

Charles McBride

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Charles McBride (sometimes known as Charles McBryde; 1853 – 17 December 1903) was a Scottish sculptor active in the second half of the 19th century.

For the baseball player named Charles McBride, see Tuts McBride.
Charles McBride by Henry Snell Gamley
Andrew Carnegie by Charles McBride, Edinburgh Central Library
The Marquis of Argyll by Charles McBride, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Life

McBride was born in Edinburgh in June 1853.

He lived at 8 Hope Street just off Charlotte Square, facing his stone-yard at 7 Hope Street Lane (now built over).[1]

He died in December 1903.

He is buried in the northern extension of Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. His grave is on the south side of the north path, towards the centre of the path, in the second row back. It holds a fine bronze head depicting McBride, carved by Henry Snell Gamley.

Notable works

See[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1900-1901
  2. [2]
    "The Character Statues".
  3. [3]
    Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh by Gifford, McWilliam and Walker p.284
  4. [4]
    http://orapweb.rcahms.gov.uk/wp/00/WP000421.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  5. [5]
    ""Alexander Dickson"".
  6. [6]
    ""John Inglis, Lord Glencorse"".
  7. [7]
    Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh by Gifford, McWilliam and Walker
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