Sculptor whose Bank of England figures were ' criticised ' becomes new ARA . Mr Charles Wheeler , the London sculptor , is among the three new associates elected by the Royal Academy . Mr Wheeler created the giant stone figures , four males and two females , beside the portico of the new Bank of England , and was much criticised when they were unveiled in 1931 . He is 41 years of age . Photo shows , Mr Charles Wheeler at work on a decorative model for the Bank of England in his London studio after his election . 24 January 1934.

Sculptor whose Bank of England figures were ' criticised ' becomes new ARA . Mr Charles Wheeler , the London sculptor , is among the three new associates elected by the Royal Academy . Mr Wheeler created the giant stone figures , four males and two females , beside the portico of the new Bank of England , and was much criticised when they were unveiled in 1931 . He is 41 years of age . Photo shows , Mr Charles Wheeler at work on a decorative model for the Bank of England in his London studio after his election . 24 January 1934

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