Tennyson Memorial Statue, Cathedral Green, Lincoln

    To the best of my knowledge there are only two public statues in Lincoln, this one of Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of Lincolnshires famous sons, on the Cathedral Green and one of Dr Edward Parker Charlesworth in the Lawn Grounds which can be seen here .George Frederic Watts, who was perhaps better known as a painter and who was also a friend of Tennyson, was asked to do a memorial of Tennyson for Lincolnshire and carved a statue of Tennyson and his dog from a model. The bronze statue has stood outside Lincoln Cathedral for over 100 years.

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    1. Fragile Queen [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)

      I've always loved this statue, Brian. Tennyson, of course, is also famous here on the Isle of Wight with many memorials dedicated to him. I'm always proud to say to the locals that both he and I are born Yellowbellies.

    2. ©WayneHB (68 months ago | reply)

      i tried to make an arty shot of this a while ago, but haven't quite worked out how to do it yet! the man on the bench is a nice touch.

    3. Lincolnian (Brian) (68 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for stopping by Kevin & Wayne, appreciated.

      Kevin - Yes, of course he would also be famous there having lived on the Isle of Wight himself. Incidentally G.F Watts (who is responsible for the statue) also regularly visited the Isle of Wight and often met up with Tennyson whilst he was there.

      Wayne - I liked the fact I caught someone on the seat, regretably the shirt rather burnt out. Tried a few times since but can't get the same feel to the shot :o(

    4. Jose Ferreira Jr. (68 months ago | reply)

      I like it! Have you a good weekend!

    5. Lincolnian (Brian) (68 months ago | reply)

      Thank you Jose, have a good weekend yourself.

    6. goldenpath (68 months ago | reply)

      Another favorite of mine. :) Fantastic statue.

    7. Lincolnian (Brian) (68 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for stopping by DJ.

    8. manuel holgado (mholm) (68 months ago | reply)

      Bonita la composición con el señor sentado en el banco.
      ¿Quizás hay demasiada luz?

      google: Pretty the composition with the gentleman seated in the bank.

      Perhaps is too much light?

    9. Lincolnian (Brian) (68 months ago | reply)

      Gracias Manuel. Sí, fue adquirido un día contrasty brillante con una cámara fotográfica básica con controles limitados

    10. Andy Latt (63 months ago | reply)

      Great statue - contemplative

      **Seen in My Camera's Eye**

    11. Lincolnian (Brian) (63 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Andy, I just wish the exposure had been better and the white shirt had not bleached out, never managed to get the right composition when passing by since.

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    13. darren_nottle (17 months ago | reply)

      It's a great statue. The triangle between Tennyson's head, his hat and the the dog's head gives a serene feeling. The man on the bench gives another vertical angle. I don't feel that any "bleaching" of the shirt is an issue. It draws the sitting figure into the photo.

    14. Lincolnian (Brian) (17 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Darren. Viewing and comments appreciated.

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