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Title
William Cobbett (1763–1835)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H 60 x W 60 x D 30 cm;
Plinth: H 137 x W 40 x D 40 cm
Accession number
GU9_ML_S252
Acquisition method
commissioned by the Farnham Society
Work type
Bust
Owner
Farnham Society
Custodian
Farnham Society
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
29th September 1965
Access
time restrictions apply
Inscription description
WILLIAM COBBETT / 1763 – 1835 / Champion of democracy / master of English prose / and enemy of cant and / corruption in public affairs BORN AT THE JOLLY FARMER / FARNHAM 1763 / DIED AT NORMANDY FARM / ASH 1835 UNVEILED ON 29 SEPTEMBER 1965 / BY SIR GODFREY NICHOLSON BART / IN HIS 29TH YEAR AS MEMBER OF / PARLIAMENT FOR FARNHAM