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.
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The statue of Thomas Hardy beside the Top o’ Town roundabout in Dorchester is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Dorchester. It depicts Hardy sitting on a tree stump, looking thoughtfully ahead with a book on his lap (it is said that the decision to sculpt Hardy sitting was made to compensate for the fact that he was known to be very short in stature! There also his cottage that you can view too,...
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Just a local writers statue at the top of town ( off roundabout). Good position easy access for pedestrians. Very popular. Thomas Hardy is very well known and respected. Should stay in the town itself, not to be moved as talk to move...
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An handsome statue enhanced today by the arrival of his sister Mary! Here for only 2 days but what a beautiful monument to an...
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