About Fenwick Lawson
Lived 1932 – 2026 (aged 93). Fenwick Lawson was a British sculptor.
Fenwick Justin John Lawson, ARCA (19 May 1932 – 23 January 2026) was an English sculptor based in the north-east of England.
Life and career Fenwick Lawson was born on 19 May 1932 in South Moor, County Durham, into a coal mining family, He spent his childhood in the neighbouring pit villages of The Middles and Craghead, and attended Stanley Grammar School. After leaving school he joined Durham County Council as a pupil architect. Lawson was granted the Freeman of the City of Durham on 10 November 2008. In 2024 a blue plaque was installed on his former home and studio from 1977, in Bow Lane, Durham.
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Who was Fenwick Lawson?
British artist
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Fenwick Lawson was born on 19 May 1932 in South Moor.
When did Fenwick Lawson die?
Fenwick Lawson died on 23 January 2026 in Chester-le-Street.
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Fenwick Lawson was a sculptor.
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Fenwick Lawson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fenwick Lawson. https://biography.guide/fenwick-lawson/
MLA: "Fenwick Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fenwick-lawson/.
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