Shakespeare Statue Arrives. Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. UK
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New statue of William Shakespeare arrives in Stratford upon Avon.
Waymark Code: WM1673K
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/23/2022
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Article about the redevelopment of Henley Street and preparations for the 'new' Shakespeare Statue.
Created by sculptor James Butler RA, the £100,000 bronze statue forms an integral part of the new-look Henley Street, as part of a £1.2million redevelopment.
Placed close to Shakespeare’s Birthplace on Henley Street, and the junction of Meer Street, the statue was gifted to the town by Stratford businessman Tony Bird OBE.
Originally planned in 2016 at the time of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 1616, it didn't find a home until it was installed here in the summer of 2020.
Text from article:
"Henley Street Shakespeare statue set to arrive next week
By Ben Lugg -
blugg@stratford-herald.com
Published: 06:00, 28 June 2020
The long-awaited arrival of Henley Street’s new Shakespeare Statue is scheduled to take place next week, after workmen were observed putting the finishing touches to a new stone plinth.
The statue, which will sit halfway down Henley Street close to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the junction of Meer Street, has been gifted to the town by Stratford businessman Tony Bird OBE.
The bronze statue of Shakespeare has been created by one of the world's most prominent sculptors James Butler of the Royal Academy.
Created by sculptor James Butler, the £100,000 bronze statue will form an integral part of the new-look Henley Street, which is currently undergoing a £1.2million redevelopment.
Other sites for the statue elsewhere in Stratford have previously been suggested, but Henley Street was eventually selected.
It had been anticipated that the statue would be in place and the Henley Street work completed back in the spring in time of the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations, but the coronavirus pandemic triggered delays to the project and the cancellation of this year’s annual event.
Stratford-upon-Avon Ben Lugg "
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 06/28/2020
Publication: Stratford upon Avon Herald
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Editorial
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