Robert Glassby, sculptor, was born in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, in 1835 and after
working as a stone mason, studied at Sheffield College of Art and travelled in Europe before
moving to London. He worked as assistant to renowned Victorian sculptors, including
Boehm and Marochetti, and late in his career became Sculptor to Queen Victoria. Much of
his work is in the Royal Collection portraying royalty and members of the aristocracy. In
addition he contributed to the Albert Memorial and numerous commemorative statues.
Sculptures during the Victorian period reflected the mores of society at that time.
Join us to hear Marion Allan of Mexborough & District Heritage Society talk about this renowned sculptor.