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‘Stand and Stare' is a tall bronze sculpture of a spirit enshrined within the body of the tree of life. It is a visually dramatic memorial of Newport's 'Supertramp' poet, W.H. Davies (1871-1940) whose poem Leisure contains the famous lines: "What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare". Dissatisfied with life as an apprentice in Newport, he left to travel the world as a casual labourer. One of the most popular poets of his generation, Davies’ work is based on observations about hardship, humanity’s place within nature, his own adventures and the situations and characters he encountered.
Photograph of the WH Davies plaque - copyright John Grayson / Geograph
Stand and Stare Sculpture, Newport
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- Region : South East Wales
- Grid Ref : ST 31222 87798
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‘Stand and Stare' is a tall bronze sculpture of a spirit enshrined within the body of the tree of life. It is a visually dramatic memorial of Newport's 'Supertramp' poet, W.H. Davies (1871-1940) whose poem Leisure contains the famous lines: "What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare". Dissatisfied with life as an apprentice in Newport, he left to travel the world as a casual labourer. One of the most popular poets of his generation, Davies’ work is based on observations about hardship, humanity’s place within nature, his own adventures and the situations and characters he encountered.
Photograph of the WH Davies plaque - copyright John Grayson / GeographMore Boots & Bread locations
