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A larger than life statue of Geoffrey Chaucer, dressed as a Canterbury pilgrim. There are 30 characters depicted on the plinth. Each character appears in the 'Canterbury Tales' but is also linked to, and depicted as, a local person. Chaucer faces the Eastbridge Hospital, where many pilgrims heading for the cathedral spent the night. The large plinth takes the form of a horse's foot and shows images relating the the 'Canterbury Tales'. Chaucer holds the writing on vellum of the opening text of the 'Canterbury Tales', reminding us that 'Canterbury Tales' became one of the first printed books: the printers' blocks for Chaucer's name appear on the top of the plinth. Chanticleer, the proud rooster mentioned in the Nun's Priest's Tale, can also be found on the side of the plinth.
Title
Chaucer in Canterbury
Date
2016
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H 200 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
CT1_TR_S032
Acquisition method
commissioned by the Canterbury Commemoration Society through public subscription
Work type
Statue
Owner
Canterbury City Council
Custodian
Canterbury City Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
12th October 2016
Access
at all times