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Title
The Home of Rugby League
Date
2001
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H 260 x W 200 x D 145 cm
Accession number
WN1_ML_S045
Acquisition method
commissioned by Tesco Plc
Work type
Sculpture
Owner
Tesco Plc
Custodian
Tesco Plc
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
October 2001
Access
at all times
Inscription description
inscription on bronze plaque on plinth : “THE HOME OF RUGBY LEAGUE” / THIS SCULPTURE BY JOANNE RISLEY IS DEDICATED / TO THE FOLLOWERS OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN WIGAN / AND TO THE GREAT PLAYERS WHO MADE WIGAN / FAMOUS ACROSS THE WORLD SITED 2001 / 6TH SEPTEMBER 1902 WIGAN 14 BATLEY 8 / 5TH SEPTEMBER 1999 WIGAN 28 ST HELENS 20
