John Gould, MBE 
 Updated 13 September 1999

The John Gould Bust, commissioned by The Newbury Society, had its first public showing during the "Art In The Park" event held on 12th September 1999.

(Click on a picture to ENLARGE it.)

        

 

The bust was unveiled by Councilor Sue Farrant and blessed by the Rev. David Cook, Rector or St. Nicolas and Area Dean of Newbury.

This is a picture of me, "John" and his widow, Wyn.

 

John Gould
1913 - 1999

This bronze of John Gould has been commissioned by The Newbury Society to commemorate his life and work. His knowledge and enthusiasm for everything connected with the Kennet and Avon Canal was largely responsible for preventing closing of the Canal in 1956. It is hoped that the bronze will be permanently housed in Newbury's new Library. The sculpture is by Paul Bainbridge.

(Update Summer 2000: The bronze is now in Newbury Library on the 1st floor.)

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