history of the Royal Albert Hall<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2021, the Hall commissioned sculptors supported by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), a charity dedicated to promoting excellence in British craftsmanship.<\/p>
The Portland stone sculptures of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, created by Tom Brown, Tom Nicholls, Josh Locksmith and Sam Lee of London Stone Carving, were unveiled in the North Porch earlier this week.<\/p>
Mr McCulloch added:\u00a0\u201cWith this unveiling today, we formally bring to a close our 150th anniversary with a tangible addition to the fa\u00e7ade of our glorious Grade I listed building, honouring our Royal connections and leaving a legacy of public art of a high quality and craftsmanship.\u201d<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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