Statue of John Bunyan, Bronze monument in St Peter's Green, Bedford, England.
Description
The Statue of John Bunyan is a bronze monument in St Peter's Green showing the author as a standing figure holding an open Bible. A broken fetter at his feet represents the imprisonment he endured for his beliefs.
History
The Duke of Bedford commissioned sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm to create this bronze monument, which was unveiled in 1874. The creation marked a significant moment to honor the local author and his legacy.
Culture
The bronze relief panels on the base show three scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress, telling key moments from Bunyan's religious narrative. These panels connect the author's life with the story that made him known to readers everywhere.
Practical
The monument sits at the intersection of The Broadway and High Street on a square granite plinth. The location is central in the town center and easily visible from nearby paths.
Did you know?
The statue faces the location of the former County Gaol where Bunyan spent twelve years imprisoned. This deliberate positioning creates a silent connection between the monument today and where the author suffered.
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