Thursday 3 March 2016

*THETFORD, NORFOLK* - Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838-1893)

Inscription:- "tbc"
Sculptor:- Denise Dutton.
Unveiled:- 1999, by Prince Charles.
Notes:- bronze on a granite pedestal; Wikipedia page for Duleep Singh here.
Overall:- 8.5/10

*THETFORD, NORFOLK* - Captain Mainwaring (n/a)

Inscription:- none.
Sculptor:- Sean Hedges-Quinn.
Unveiled:- June 2010.
Notes:- statue was funded by the Friends of Dad's Army museum; photo from the unveiling below.
Overall:- 7.5/10

Wednesday 2 March 2016

*BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK* - James Reynolds (1686-1739)

Inscription:- "The Right Honourable James Reynolds Esquire was Chief Baron of the Exchequer and one of the members of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds.
On the right of the font is the memorial to his first wife, Mary. His second wife, Alice, erected this memorial to him, which depicts him in fine clothes, full wig and chain. He died in 1738 ages 53."
Sculptor:- TBC.
Unveiled:- TBC.
Notes:- to follow.
Overall:- 5.5/10