•   William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". This bust is suitable for all Shakespeare aficionados and indeed for any lover of the English language. Around the base there is included a quill and ink, scrolls, books, the Greek masks of Comedy and Tragedy, a crown, Hamlet's skull, a Capulet rose and Montague swords from Romeo and Juliet. Incsribed are the words ... 'To thine own self be true' quoted from Act I Scene 1 Hamlet Height  12cms   Width 6.5cms   Depth 4cms
  • This bust is especially suitable for all historians but will be appreciated by all. It will make an interesting topic of conversation in any room. William the Conqueror (c1028 - 1087) launched the Norman conquest of England in 1066, defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings and was descended form the Vikings.    Around the base there are battleships, horses as depicted in the Bayeux tapestry, Dover Castle and a Norman shield and the quote round the base reads ... 'I attacked the English of the Northern shires like a lion' Height  13.5cms   Width 7cms   Depth 3.5cms

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