*EDWINSTOWE* - Robin Hood & Maid Marian

The third and final Robin Hood statue I saw on my mini-tour of Sherwood Forest was this one which is on the pavement in Edwinstowe town centre, not far from St Mary's Church where, according to some of the tales, Robin Hood married Maid Marian.

The rugged image of Robin has given way to a wimpy looking character, accompanied by a rather insipid, skinny looking Maid Marian. They both look like gawky teenagers to me and the statue doesn't conjure up any great romantic ideals or heroic themes.

Despite the vintage look this is a modern statue by Neale Andrew - the full inscription on the wet-looking plaque (it had been raining on the day of my visit) is:-

Robin Hood & Maid Marian

By Neale Andrew, A.R.B.S.

Unveiled on 23 July 1998

Councillor Chris Winterton

Nottinghamshire County Council

Regenerating Communities

Incidentally Neale Andrew did a commission for another Robin Hood statue a few years earlier for Doncaster airport (unveiling info here) which has more action to it and further highlights the drabness of this effort which didn't fill me with awe.

Overall:- 4.5/10