A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Shout
Alternative Surname
First Name
John
Initial of Surname
S
Year of Birth/Baptism
1738
Flourished
Year of Death
1781
Biographical Details
The son of Robert Shout, he worked as a mason in Stockton-on-Tees, where he built the Tuscan column (1). In 1780-81 he was the harbour engineer of Sunderland. He died in Stockton on 13 June 1781.
Literary References: Colvin 1995, 867
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