Shakespeare Memorial Bust – Stratford upon Avon, UK
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The memorial bust of Shakespeare was just seven years after he died and could therefore thought to be a good likeness of the bard.
Waymark Code: WM5F8A
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/31/2008
Views: 39
The bust is just a couple of meters from the grave of Shakespeare on the interior north wall of Holy Trinity Church, Statford Upon Avon.
The name of the creator of the original bust is unknown but it is believed to have been commissioned by Shakespeare's daughter and her husband Dr Hall.
The problem is that the original bust was repaired, refurbished and repainted many times. It is believed that in the 1746 refurbishment that major changes were made to "re-beautify" the monument which included the actual bust of Shakespeare which was "much impaired and decayed".
Location Type: Statue/Bust/Portrait
Property Type:: Public
Date of event:: About 1623
Location notes::
Access to this part of the church is currently £1.50
URL for Additional Information:: [Web Link]
If other, please explain:: Not listed
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