John Ray - Braintree Museum, Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, UK
N 51° 52.699 E 000° 33.246
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This statue of John Ray, a naturalist of the 17th century, stands in the grounds of the Braintree District Museum on the north side of Manor Street in Braintree.
Waymark Code: WM176GF
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/23/2022
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The statue, cast in bronze, stands atop a brick plinth with a plaque on the front that reads:
John Ray 1627 - 1705
Naturalist
Sculptor - Faith Winter FRBS
The statue is slightly larger than life-size and shows John Ray stood upright wearing clothing that would be common place on a 17th century scholar. He is clean shaven and has hair down to the base of his neck.
His right hand supports a large book that rests on his right hip and his left hand supports a walking stick.