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David Whitfield singing into a microphone. The figure is surmounted on a circular plinth.

Title

David Whitfield (1925–1980)

Date

2012

Medium

bronze & blue brick

Measurements

H 300 x W 120 x D 120 cm (E)

Accession number

HU2_DW_S017

Work type

Statue

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

DAVID WHITFIELD (1926-1980) / Hull born and bred, this 1950s singing star / Appeared in music halls nationwide. Won the first British Gold Disc with Cara Mia / Was the first British male to top the US charts. / Often topped the bill at the London Palladium. / Working alongside the worlds greatest stars. / Sang twice at Royal Command Performances. / Entertained troops in the Far East. / Toured the USA nine times; Australia, thirteen. / Died on his thirteenth Australian tour. / His home and his heart were ever in Hull. / He left us a superb legacy of romantic song. / SCULPTOR GRAHAM IBBESON

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