Claim: Joseph Else who lived from 1874 to 1955 had a studio in Beeston and attempted to be appointed as an associate member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1923.
Evidence: Joseph Else FRBS (8 February 1874-8 May 1955) was a sculptor from Nottingham best known for his work on Nottingham Council House. He maintained his studio in Beeston. He was appointed an associate member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1923 and in 1938 was elected a Fellow.