Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Opie Street 6

Amelia Opie

née Alderson, 1769 - 1863
English author who published numerous novels in the Romantic Period of the early 19th century, through 1828. Opie was also a leading abolitionist in Norwich
(Wikipedia)

Z. Leon & J.P. Chaplin
1956

Description

Statue of Amelia Opie wearing a Quaker costume - cloak with the hood and long all-in-one dress - looking in the direction of the Cathedral. The statue is made from artificial stone. The design is by the architect J.P. Chaplin and it was carved by Z. Leon.

Sculptors

J.P. Chaplin, English architect.
Z. Leon, English sculptor of Norwich.

Sources & Information

Sculpture for Norwich, Sculptures in Norwich.

Locatie (N 52°37'46" - E 1°17'46") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbee089; Photograph: 24 October 2015
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt