Memorial Bust to John Henry Carless VC

Outside of Walsall Central Library is the Memorial bust to John Henry Carless (1896 - 1917) by Robert Jackson. Was erected after WW1 in 1919. He was awarded the Victoria Cross after his death.


Public art: Memorial bust to John Henry Carless VC

Designer: Robert Jackson

Outside of Walsall Central Library is a bronze bust to John Henry Carless, born in Walsall on the 11th November 1896, he was killed in action in Heligoland Bight on the 17th November 1917. He was awarded the Victoria Cross. It was erected by the inhabitants of Walsall in 1919.

Walsall Library

Walsall Library

Walsall Library

Walsall LibraryWalsall Central Library (April 2014). Photography by Elliott Brown

Project dates

13 Mar 2024 - On-going

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History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity

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