Frederick W Pomeroy RA, 1856-1924

Born in London, the son of an artist-craftsman. Early sculptor member of Arts and Crafts movement. Studied under Dalou at Lambeth School of Art; at R.A. Schools, 1881-5 (gold medal and travelling scholarship, 1885) Studied under Mercie in Paris, later went to Rome. First exhibited at R.A., 1885, also showed at Arts & Crafts exhibitions from 1888. A.R.A. 1907, R.A. 1917


Frederick William Pomperoy RA designed the sculpture of "Justice" atop the Old Bailey, London.

Justice the statue, was cast in bronze by Messrs Singer and Sons and covered in gold leaf. She summits the ball 195 feet above ground. She is 12 feet high with an arm span of 8 feet. The sword in her right hand is 3 feet 3 inches.