Morris Singer
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Morris Singer is a British
United Kingdom
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 art foundry, established in 1848, famous for its sculptures, including Eros
Eros
Eros , in Greek mythology, was the Greek god of love. His Roman counterpart was Cupid . Some myths make him a primordial god, while in other myths, he is the son of Aphrodite....

, the lions at Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England, United Kingdom. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of...

 and the doors to the Bank of England
Bank of England
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, plus also the figures of Henry Moore
Henry Moore
Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA was an English sculptor and artist. He was best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art....

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Morris Singer was established in 1848 in Frome by John Webb Singer, as the Frome Art Metal Works and is now based in Braintree
Braintree, Essex
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, Essex
Essex
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Morris Singer was responsible for creating Paul Day
Paul Day (sculptor)
Paul Day, born in 1967, is a British sculptor. His high-relief sculptures in terracotta, resin, and bronze have been exhibited widely in Europe and his work is known for its unusual approach to perspective.Major works include:...

's statue "The Meeting Place", located in London's
London
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 St Pancras railway station
St Pancras railway station
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In 2010 Morris Singer went into administration, and was purchased by the artist Nasser Azam. It was subsequently relaunched as the Zahra Modern Art Foundry.
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