Lord Mayors' names - Kensington | Katherine Worthington

2013 - 2013 - The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington Town Hall, The Council Chamber corridor.

Katherine Worthington returned annually to carve the newly appointed Lord Mayors' names in the stone plaqued walls. The Council Chamber's corridor walls are cladded with Portland stone. It is intended to replicate the main Council Chamber and its very large stone wall. This wall was carved and installed in the 1970's; it has a very large shield carved into it and each past Lord Mayors' names inscribed. This wall is now full and the Mayors' names are carved in the Chamber's corridor.

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Newly appointed Lord Mayors' names by Katherine Worthington

Carved Lord Mayors names by Katherine Worthington

Past - Lord Mayors' names

Katherine’s experience in letter carving has led her to carve many prestigious stone plaques. Much of her work has been unveiled at prestigious ceremonies and on historic buildings. She has also carved commemorative inscriptions for VIPs.

She also carves gravestones and does letter carving on buildings and steps.

Prestigious, VIP, Ongoing clients

1997–1999 York Minster’s Cathedral, UK.

During her carving apprenticeship Katherine was appointed to carve the stone plaque to commemorate the newly carved Great West Doorway. This was unveiled by HRH Duke of York.

2007 - Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London.

Commemorating Ignatius Sancho, the first black Briton to receive the vote; unveiled at the park by the MP of Greenwich.

2013 / ongoing - Kensington Town Hall, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

She returns annually to carve each new Lord Mayor's name on the wall. She also carved 2 x heraldic shields, miniature copies of the main shield.

Katherine offers installation services for the plaque, lettering drawings and artistic discussions. She also paints and guilds the letters.

For commissions and sales Katherine quotes competitively. Contact Katherine to discuss a letter carving commission or enquiry.