Oliver Whitby (1664–1702)

Image credit: Chichester District Council

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This carving of Blue Coat Boy Oliver Whitby would have stood outside the school to encourage charitable donations. The oak base on which it is mounted was added in 1904.

The Novium

Chichester

Title

Oliver Whitby (1664–1702)

Date

1725

Medium

wood & laquer

Accession number

1745

Work type

Statue

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