George Eliot Bench
We presented a bench to the town to celebrate the bi-centenary of the birth of George Eliot
George Eliot Bench
The unveiling of the bench
Nuneaton Rotary Club of Nuneaton President, David Lloyd, at the unveiling ceremony
The Story of the Bench
A discussion about the design and construction of the George Eliot bench
The Bench in all its glory
A lovely view of the bench on a sunny day.
The Year Dates
The year dates in the design of the seat back
George Eliot Herself
Look closely next time to pick out this portrait.
The important people
Nuneaton's Mayor, plus representatives of Nuneaton Rotary and the George Eliot Foundation.
George Eliot's Pen
The pen that signifies the writing of George Eliot's books.
George Eliot's Name
George Eliot's Name depicted in part of the back of the bench
The members of Nuneaton Rotary Club are delighted to present a commemorative bench to the town. The club commissioned the bench to celebrate the bi-centenary of the author's birth. Rotarians, members of the George Eliot fellowship and the council gathered to watch the Mayor, Clr.June Tandy and the president of Rotary David Lloyd unveil the bench.
Have you seen the commemorative George Eliot bench outside the Nuneaton town hall? This was provided by the Rotary Club of Nuneaton to celebrate Mary Ann Evans' 200th anniversary.
In the different pictures attached you can more clearly see the clever design of the back of the bench which incorporates a Pen to signify the writing of books, the name "George Eliot", year dates, plus a picture of Mary Ann Evans' face.
Definitely worth a better look next time you are in Nuneaton town.
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