Thomas Hardy Statue

Thomas Hardy Statue
ArtistEric Kennington
Year1931
TypeBronze figure with stone podium
DesignationGrade II Listed Building
Location

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. Designed by Eric Kennington, the statue was unveiled on 2 September 1931 by Sir James Matthew Barrie. It was designated as a Grade II listed building in 1950.

References

  1. ↑ Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Statue to Thomas Hardy – 6 August 1931 – page 4
  2. 1 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. ↑ 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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