Bust of Sir Joseph Barnby This bronze bust on polished stone plinth with 'Sir Jospeh Barnby' written in gold lettering at the front. Small bronze inscription panel reads, 'Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) succeeded Charles Gounod as conductor ofthe Royal Albert Hall Choral Society, which in 1888, was renamed The Royal Choral Society by command of H.M. Queen Victoria.' 1896