A "remarkable" sculptor who brought The Beatles and members of the royal family to the borough has died.

Former Wimbledon resident David Wynne, is responsible for some of London's most-loved animal figures, including Girl with a Dolphin outside Tower Bridge and Boy with a Dolphin in Albert Bridge.

He lived in Rushmere House in Wimbledon Village from 1964 to 1992, before moving to Fulham.

Paying tribute to his friend, Wimbledon architect Norman Plaistow said: "He has more pieces of sculpture in London than any other sculptor living or dead.

"I think it was his personality that made him so successful and that he got to know so many people and was well-known for portrait sculptors."

Mr Plaistow said his parties in Wimbledon Village attracted celebrities and royalty, including The Beatles and Lord Cadogan.

There is currently a small exhibition featuring some of Mr Wynne's sculptures at Wimbledon Museum.

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Friend and architect Norman Plaistow with a David Wynne sculpture at the Wimbledon Museum. 

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David Wynne's sculpture of his sleeping grandson on display at the Wimbledon Museum.

Councillor Stephen Alambritis, leader of Merton Council, said: "He was a very talented sculptor who has done some very remarkable pieces so we will be working with Wimbledon Society to see how we can further publicise the work that they have exhibited but also to see if we can increase the number of works they have on display."

He added: "I think he was a talented person in his own right. I don't think he was of the establishment. His sculpture are wonderful and he was a big figure in the area in the 70s and 80s."

Mr Wynne died aged 88 on Thursday, September 4. 

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