Saturday, 11 April 2015

*DORCHESTER* - The Dorset Shepherd


Inscription:- "This sculpture, The Dorset Shepherd, is a tribute to the quiet heroism and wisdom of pastoralists and cultivators who provide inspiration for the literary tradition associated with Dorchester. It was commissioned to mark the year 2000 by Henry Ling Limited, printers in Dorchester since 1804."
Sculptor:- John Doubleday - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 2000.
Notes:- Inspired by the poem 'The Shepherd O' the Farm' by William Barnes.
Overall:- 6/10

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