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Sporting sculpture PLA01_03_0517
Filename: PLA01_03_0517.jpg
Size: 2734 x 2145 (3.6MB)
Date: 8th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive.s im
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Sporting sculpture PLA01_03_0517
Lords Cricket Ground, Relief Sculpture, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London. The relief sculpture of sportsmen and women outside Lord's Cricket Ground on the corner of St John's Wood Road and Wellington Road.
The sculpture by G W Bayes was unveiled in 1934. It depicts tennis players, golfers, cricketers, swimmers, oarsmen and footballers in bas-relief. The phrase Play Up Play Up and Play the Game from Henry Newbolt's 1892 poem Vitai Lampada is engraved between the figures. The sculpture is Grade II listed
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Media ID 27968710
© Historic England Archive
Engraving Public Art Recreation Sculpture Sport Sports
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of sporting excellence at Lords Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, City of Westminster. The relief sculpture, known as PLA01_03_0517, stands proudly on the corner of St John's Wood Road and Wellington Road. Created by G W Bayes and unveiled in 1934, this magnificent piece showcases a variety of sportsmen and women engaged in different athletic pursuits. The bas-relief sculpture depicts tennis players gracefully swinging their rackets, golfers perfecting their swings, cricketers poised for action, swimmers gliding through water with precision, oarsmen rowing with strength and determination, and footballers displaying their skills on the field. These beautifully carved figures are brought to life against the backdrop of Lord's Cricket Ground. Adding further significance to this artwork is the engraving between the figures: "Play Up Play Up and Play the Game". This phrase from Henry Newbolt's renowned poem Vitai Lampada encapsulates the spirit of competition and fair play that lies at the heart of sportsmanship. Recognized for its historical importance, this sculpture has been designated Grade II listed status. It serves as a testament to both sporting achievement and artistic expression. Through this print by s imon Inglis from Historic England, viewers can appreciate not only the physical prowess displayed but also how sport intertwines with culture and society.
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