Thomas_Hardy_Statue

Thomas Hardy Statue

Thomas Hardy Statue

Statue in Dorchester, Dorset, England

Thomas Hardy Statue is a statue of Thomas Hardy, located at Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was funded by public subscription to commemorate Hardy's life and works, three years after his death.[1] Designed by Eric Kennington,[2] the statue was unveiled on 2 September 1931 by Sir James Matthew Barrie.[3] It has been a Grade II listed monument since 1950.[2]

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  1. [1]
    Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Statue to Thomas Hardy – 6 August 1931 – page 4
  2. [2]
    "STATUE OF THOMAS HARDY ON GRASS VERGE BETWEEN THE GROVE AND COLLITON WALK, Dorchester – 1110575". Historic England. 8 May 1950. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. [3]
    Stevens-Cox, James (1 April 2010). "Thomas Hardy: More Materials for a Study of His Life, Times and Works – James Stevens Cox – Google Books". Retrieved 24 May 2018.

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