Pellegrino Mazzotti blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Pellegrino Mazzotti c.1785-c.1870 A sculptor from Lucca, Italy, Pellegrino Mazzotti established a studio in Charing Cross, adjoining Strangers' Hall, in 1819. In the years 1821-29 he exhibited with the Norwich Society of Artists. Subjects for his work included Shakespeare, Norwich School painter John Crome, Lord Nelson and founder of the Methodist Church John Wesley. Recorded plaque organisation: Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust.

Pellegrino Mazzotti was an Italian sculptor who gained prominence in England during the early 19th century; he is remembered for his sculptures of notable figures such as Shakespeare, John Crome, Lord Nelson, and John Wesley.