Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)
Izaak Walton (1593–1683)

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A statue of the author of 'The Compleat Angler', first published in 1653. Walton is sited looking out into the water of the river, with his hat in hand, and fishing basket by his foot.
Title

Izaak Walton (1593–1683)

Date

2000

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 215 x W 70 x D 40 cm

Accession number

ST16_LC_S012

Acquisition method

funded by staff and readers of the Staffordshire Newsletter with support from Staffordshire County Council's Public Art Fund

Work type

Statue

Owner

Stafford Borough Council

Custodian

Stafford Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

5th September 2000

Access

at all times

Inscription description

IZAAK WALTON / This statue of Stafford-born Izaak Walton, author, biographer and angler, / was presented to the people of the town by the Staffordshire Newsletter / to commemorate the second Millennium by Managing Director, Peter Atkins and accepted on their behalf by the Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Peter Bruce. / It was funded by staff and readers of the Staffordshire Newsletter / with support from Staffordshire County Council’s Public Art Fund. / Unveiled by Lord Iliffe, Chairman of Yattendon Investment Trust Plc., / proprietors of Staffordshire Newsletter Ltd, on 5 September 2000. Modelled by Peter Walker, a student at Stafford College / Cast by Morris Singer Ltd.

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Located at

Victoria Park, Stafford

ST16 2BY