Everyman statue, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, UK - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

A statue of a young man in medieval dress supporting a shield.
His stance is casual, and he is depicted in a simplified and elongated manner, wearing sandals, tunic, trousers and a cloak.
The cloak is tattered and torn, perhaps as if in battle, or perhaps reflecting his lowly position as a servant.

The shield is that of the former Stratford Borough.
After the local government reorganisation of 1974 the arms of the former Stratford Borough were transferred by the Earl Marshal to Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council.

The statue was commissioned as part of the building in 1964 and is commonly believed to represent the idea of 'everyman'.


In literature and drama, the term everyman has come to mean an ordinary individual, with whom the audience or reader is supposed to be able to identify easily, and who is often placed in extraordinary circumstances. The name derives from a 16th century English morality play called Everyman.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Everyman Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fred J Kormis Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1964 Materials used: Bronze Location: Sheep Street, at first floor level on wall of Shipton & Co Jewellers

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