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Thomas Hardy Statue
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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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Thomas Hardy Statue

Dorchester DT1 1UT, United Kingdom
4.3(14)
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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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attractions: The Tutankhamun Exhibition, The Keep Military Museum, Shire Hall Museum, Borough Gardens, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, Hangman's Cottage, Creative Image Studio UK, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Terracotta Warrior Museum, restaurants: Rajpoot Restaurant, The Old Tea House, The Royal Oak - JD Wetherspoon, Curriocity Restaurant, eatPIZZA Dorchester, The Colliton Club & Bar, Old Ship Inn, Top o town cafe, Shire Hall Cafe, Basilico - Simply Italian, local businesses: Plaza Cinema Dorchester, Physiques & Shapes Health Club, iCrack Phone Dorchester, The Gym Group Dorchester, Lidl, Divine Ink Tattoos, Robin James Aveda Salon Dorchester, Dorchester Hair Studio, Vodafone, FoneWorld Dorchester
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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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4y

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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5y

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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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, couple mile away.
Claire FowlerClaire Fowler
An handsome statue enhanced today by the arrival of his sister Mary! Here for only 2 days but what a beautiful monument to an amazing woman.
Tijo vargheseTijo varghese
Good that statue is maintained for everyone to see.
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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, couple mile away.
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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 amazing woman.
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Good that statue is maintained for everyone to see.
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