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Even though the sight says it is on private property it is still accessible and worth visiting. It is a great reminder that Augustus John was once a resident of Fordingbridge. Hopefully in time it will be put in a more prominent site.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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Very characterful statue which still has echos of controversy among locals. Augustus used to pat the head of every child he passed in the high street - just in case they were one of his - enough said.. Sit a while by the river - you can wander through the gates down to the end of the riverside section as this is a public area (despite occasional information to the contrary by one mislead property owner in the environs).…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Passed this statue several times not knowing who he was and after spending time there I was still non the wiser to any great degree
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Date of experience: October 2019
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An artist of some repute whose exciting life came to an end aged 83 in Fordingbridge. A portrait artist whose work was exhibited in RA.
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Date of experience: August 2018
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Whilst in Fordingbridge we past this statue. I understand there is a local museum but some information next to this would help give some understanding of who he is to visitors.
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Date of experience: September 2017
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