Image: Ancient mariner statue

Description: The statue of the Ancient Mariner at Watchet, Somerset, England. The statue was unveiled in September 2003, as a tribute to Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The sculptor was Alan B Herriot of Penicuik, Scotland. Coleridge lived in the nearby village of Nether Stowey, about 10 miles from this statue. In 1797, while on a walking tour, Coleridge visited Watchet. On seeing the harbour, it is believed he was inspired to compose The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Relevant extract from poem: Ah ! well a-day ! what evil looks Had I from old and young ! Instead of the cross, the Albatross About my neck was hung.
Title: Ancient mariner statue
Credit: Originally uploaded to English Wikipedia as en:Image:Ancient.mariner.statue.2.arp.500pix.jpg by en:User:Arpingstone. (del) (cur) 23:57, 4 August 2004 . . Arpingstone (Talk) . . 500x668 (114,463 bytes) (Statue at Watchet)
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