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'Shelley Fountain' - success or failure?

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Published Date: 17 June 2008
THE 'SHELLEY fountain' is currently out of action in the Bishopric.

This large sculpture has brought criticism as well as plaudits over the years.

But what do you think? Has it enhanced the town or is it a waste of space?

Add your comment below.

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  • Last Updated: 17 June 2008 3:13 PM
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L. Tumber,

Holbrook 22/06/2008 13:46:34
I have never seen the point of the Shelly fountain. I understand that the council wanted to commemorate the great poet, but why with such a hideous creation? It is always breaking down and is probably costing the council more money to maintain than a statue of shelly would do.
Why don't the council cut their losses and get rid of what i can only describe as a white elephant, and put something more attractive in it's place.
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The big 'yin,

Ex pat - Derbyshire 02/07/2008 17:29:21
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I have always thought that the Fountain was an inappropriate form of memorial; given the manner of his death. A rumour circulating at the time of installation suggested that it had already been rejected by another town. One can only suppose that it was offered at a good dsicount. I thought that it looked better when it was half finished.
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Purplekite,

Barns Green 03/07/2008 20:48:35
We think the Shelley Fountain is hideous - it has always been known as "The Blob" in our household.
It may be suitable for a large urban concrete space, but is totally out of place in its more intimate setting in our lovely market town.
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Logical Progression,

Good Old Sussex by the Sea 03/07/2008 22:21:57
A missed opportunity to commission a piece of thought provoking contemporary art, although the location doesn't help... surrounded by some of the least attractive aspects of the town (McDonalds, Wilkinsons, The Lynd Cross).
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moffers,

Horsham 07/07/2008 15:38:30
What an inappropriate waste of money when local pensioners on fixed incomes are struggling to pay their Council tax!
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