Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)

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A memorial to the poet, who was born in Rugby. The statue shows Rupert Brooke in a relaxed standing pose, with bare feet and with his trousers turned up at the hem, wearing a casual shirt. His his arms are half-crossed in front, with one hand held up to his mouth as if in contemplation.
Title

Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)

Date

1988

Medium

bronze & stone

Measurements

H 170 x W 90 x D 50 cm (E);
Plinth: H 100 x W 100 x D 100 cm

Accession number

CV21_RL_S029

Acquisition method

commissioned by Rugby City Council

Work type

Statue

Owner

Rugby City Council

Custodian

Rugby City Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

stamped on front: IVOR ROBERTS JONES CBE R.A

Inscription description

RUPERT BROOKE / 1887 - 1915 / IF I SHOULD DIE. THINK ONLY THIS OF ME / THAT THERE'S SOME CORNER OF A FOREIGN FIELD / THAT IS FOREVER ENGLAND

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Located at

Regent Place, Rugby

CV21 2PU

Located in Jubilee Gardens.