Joseph Else [also known as Jos. Else] was born in Nottingham, England on 8 February 1874. Whilst working as a lace designer, he also attended Nottingham School of Art from 1890 to 1900. He then studied at the Royal College of Art in London in 1900-01.

He subsequently taught modelling at Belfast School of Art and modelling and sculpture at Nottingham School of Art from 1919 to 1932. From 1922 was Principal of the School.

Notable among Else's commissions was the sculptural decoration of the exterior of Nottingham Council House (c.1927-29). He also created a number of war memorials following World War One.

Else exhibited at the Royal Academy in London from 1909 to 1938. His work was also shown at Nottingham Castle Museum. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1923; a member of the Nottingham Society of Artists in 1926; and a Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1938. From 1933 to 1935 he was Vice-President of Nottingham Society of Artists.

Else's address was given as 516 King's Road Chelsea London, 1901 and 1909; 6 Albert Grove Nottingham in 1910; The Manor Middle Street Nottingham in 1911; 70A Beaufort Street Chelsea London in 1911 and 1915; 6 Forest Road East, Nottingham in 1918 and 1932; and 18 Newstead Grove Nottingham in 1933 and 1938. For some years he had a studio in Beeston, Nottingham.

Else died in Ledbury, Herefordshire on 8 May 1955. At the time of his death his address was given as Broadoak House, Newham, Gloucestershire.

The Joseph Else, a Wetherspoon pub at 11-12 South Parade, Market Square, Nottingham, was named after him.

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