A to Z of Statues – A is for Andrew Marvell

Posted on May 1, 2021 | 11 Comments

Andrew Marvell, born near Hull in 1621, a seventeenth century English metaphysical poet, satirist and politician (all round clever-dick) who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1678 during both the Commonwealth and the Restoration and who was a friend and colleague of the more famous poet John Milton.

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11 responses to “A to Z of Statues – A is for Andrew Marvell”

  1. pedmar10 | May 1, 2021 at 9:07 am | Reply

    Ah now is interesting stuff ::)

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  2. taskerdunham | May 1, 2021 at 10:28 am | Reply

    I made an inappropriate comment last time, so won’t do so again.

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  3. derrickjknight | May 1, 2021 at 10:47 am | Reply

    Another promising series begun

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  4. Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter | May 1, 2021 at 10:54 pm | Reply

    You are in fire with your washing lines, balconies, and now statues!

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