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    Memorial

    Rupert Brooke - Sculpture

    Rugby OldFortGardens - Rupert Brooke - Sculpture

    Source: Copyright David Austin

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    Current Location

    During the 13th century, Regents Place was the site of a moated manor house belonging to the de Rokeby family. It is from the name Rokeby that the town's name, Rugby, is derived. The Council purchased this half an acre piece of land in 1903 for £2,105., Jubilee Gardens, Regents Place, Rugby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 50440 75450

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculpture
    WMR Reference Number
    98916
    Description
    Bronze figure sculpture on a square plinth mounted in a public garden on the site of an ancient fort. The figure is standing bare footed with chin resting on a hand, gazing into the distance with a contemplative look.
    Inscription
    RUPERT BROOKE/ 1887 - 1915/ IF I SHOULD DIE, THINK ONLY THIS OF ME/ THAT THERE'S SOME CORNER OF A FOREIGN FIELD/ THAT IS FOREVER ENGLAND.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, Forename, Years born and died
    Additional Information
    He is also listed on IWM 19537.