Garden Ornament

Yes, it is life size and is in a narrow border behind the buildings next to Bootham Bar, on High Petergate. The rest of the garden area is paved and used as an outdoor eating and drinking area for one of the nearby refreshment providers.

I'm looking down into the garden from the city walls walk. It was very quite with few people on the wall walk so I could take my time more and enjoy the views.

The armoured figure is one of two located in this garden. I haven't found any information about them, but I will continue investigating. They are located quite close to the garden with statues of Alice and the Mad Hatter ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2020-10-22 http://365project.org/fishers/365/2020-10-23 )

Ian

[Casablanca]

I love that! Very “Darling Buds of May!”

[Bri]

Great find and shot

[Peter Dulis]

i like it

[Nina Ganci]

wow! That is amazing! I suppose someone did wear this once in battle! Fascinating history you have

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful!!

[Peter H]

Fantastic.

[william wooderson]

Bet it works better than your usual scarecrow!

[Margaret Brown]

A great find, so unusual to find in a border!!

[carol white]

Great find and capture

[Pat]

What a super find, so unusual, fav.

[Pyrrhula]

Great find. A nice ornament to have

[Donna]

I would love to have this in my garden. Great shot.

[Kathy A]

Wow, that’s an interesting garden ornament

[Wylie]

everyone should have one!

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely armour but getting rusty from what I see. They make a lovely focal point in this garden

[bkb in the city]

Great find

[Fisher Family]

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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

Although the armour looks quite realistic, I would be surprised if it is. I suspect this is actually a realistic sculpture. It is certainly a talking point!

Ian

[Vesna]

Great find and capture

[Fisher Family]

@vesna0210

Thank you Vesna - it is amazing what can be found on a walk!

Ian