Thomas Hardy Statue
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| Artist | Eric Kennington |
| Year | 1931 |
| Type | Bronze figure with stone podium |
| Location | Dorchester |
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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- ^ Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Statue to Thomas Hardy – 6 August 1931 – page 4
- ^ a b "STATUE OF THOMAS HARDY ON GRASS VERGE BETWEEN THE GROVE AND COLLITON WALK, Dorchester – 1110575". Historic England. 1950-05-08. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
- ^ Stevens-Cox, James (2010-04-01). "Thomas Hardy: More Materials for a Study of His Life, Times and Works – James Stevens Cox – Google Books". Retrieved 2018-05-24.
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- Outdoor sculptures in England
- Grade II listed buildings in Dorset
- Monuments and memorials in Dorset
- Cultural infrastructure completed in 1931
- 1931 sculptures
- Bronze sculptures in the United Kingdom
- Grade II listed monuments and memorials
- Statues in England