Sitemap. The Bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2007 by Reg Smythe`s widow. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed.
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Famous newspaper comic strip character, Andy Capp, (created by Hartlepool resident Reg Smythe) looking out to sea from The Headland at Hartlepool in pre dawn light on a glorious morning on the north east coast of England. From United Kingdom. https://www.alamy.com/the-headland-hartlepool-uk-statue-of-famous-newspaper-comic-strip-character-andy-capp-created-by-hartlepool-resident-reg-smythe-image342409015.html.
The world's only statue dedicated to the greatest Great Dane in comic strip history. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Published 27 November 2007. This two-legged horse statue celebrates a beloved cartoonist and his quirky characters. 228,102,044 stock photos, vectors and videos, The Andy Capp statue at Hartlepool Headland, https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1, https://www.alamy.com/the-andy-capp-statue-at-hartlepool-headland-image62958349.html. He was involved in an episode of the third season of Family Guy entitled And the Wiener Is…, when he is seen at the Drunken Clam with Peter before getting into a fight with Flo when she catches him drinking. Capp is also a terrible chauvinist, his wife Flo being perpetually frustrated by her negligent hubbie, although she does occasionally get the last laugh.
(His name is seen as a pun on the word “handicap.”) The character is clearly recognized by his checked flat cap that is always pulled down low over his eyes, even when he is pictured bathing or sleeping. Offer subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Jean Smythe, wife of Hartlepool artist Reg … Andy Capp is a working-class figure from the harbor town of Hartlepool, who never actually seems to work and clearly lacks the motivation to find employment!
EUR 46.56. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders. The statue, by Shropshire artist Jane Robbins, captures the working class hero in a typically relaxed pose, but minus his trademark cigarette. Home town gains Andy Capp statue. Jean Smythe, wife of Hartlepool artist Reg Smythe, unmasked the 5ft high bronze sculpture in the town’s Headland area in June 2007.
Credit: ALANDAWSONPHOTOGRAPHY/Alamy Live News, https://www.alamy.com/the-headland-hartlepool-uk-10th-apr-2014-famous-newspaper-comic-strip-image68424124.html, Statue of Andy Capp in Hartlepool,England,UK, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-capp-in-hartlepoolenglanduk-176594290.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-capp-by-jane-robbins-2007-croft-terrace-the-headland-117607642.html, https://www.alamy.com/reg-smythe-andy-capp-statue-hartlepool-headland-england-image211143063.html, https://www.alamy.com/statue-of-andy-cappa-famous-cartoon-character-created-by-reg-smythe-and-featured-in-the-daily-mirror-newspaper-for-many-years-image328361501.html, https://www.alamy.com/statue-of-andy-cappa-famous-cartoon-character-created-by-reg-smythe-and-featured-in-the-daily-mirror-newspaper-for-many-years-image240525879.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-bronze-statue-of-a-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-16011820.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-loveable-comic-strip-character-andy-capp-jean-smythe-hartlepool-32096078.html, https://www.alamy.com/a-bronze-statue-of-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-headland-image66562627.html, https://www.alamy.com/the-andy-capp-statue-at-hartlepool-headland-image62958314.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-bronze-statue-of-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-headland-50179900.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-capp-the-famous-cartoon-character-created-by-hartlepool-18183738.html, The Headland, Hartlepool, UK. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Industrial skyline of Teesside in distance. From United States. EUR 127.56. The statue is unveiled A statue of loveable comic strip character Andy Capp has been unveiled by his creator's widow. The popular English comic strip Andy Capp was created by cartoonist Reg Smythe and has been published in the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror since August of 1957. Replica Capp statue raises £1,200. This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan. He roughly summarizes the comic when he laughs and says, “Oh, Andy Capp, you wife-beating drunk!” Homer also lay down on the couch in Andy’s characteristic style in Make Room for Lisa, stating “That Andy Capp was on to something.”. A tank was given to West Hartlepool in recognition of its record fund-raising achievement. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. In the comic strip, he is often shown with his wife, Flo. This memorial honors the first British soldier killed by enemy action on home soil during World War I. See. Capp was created and drawn by Reg Smythe, a talented artist with no formal qualifications but a fine eye for character. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-cappa-famous-cartoon-character-created-by-reg-smythe-93366499.html, Statue of Andy Capp by Jane Robbins, 2007, Croft Terrace, The Headland, Hartlepool, County Durham, England, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-capp-by-jane-robbins-2007-croft-terrace-the-headland-117607643.html, Reg Smythe Andy Capp Statue Hartlepool Headland England, https://www.alamy.com/reg-smythe-andy-capp-statue-hartlepool-headland-england-image211143065.html, A bronze statue of well known cartoon character Andy Capp at the Headland Hartlepool Co Durham, home of his creator Reg Smythe, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-bronze-statue-of-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-headland-47221227.html, The 'Andy Capp' sculpture by Shropshire artist Jane Robbins situated in Hartlepool Headland, England, UK, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-andy-capp-sculpture-by-shropshire-artist-jane-robbins-situated-33055752.html, A bronze statue of well known cartoon character Andy Capp at the Headland Hartlepool Co Durham, home of his creator Reg Smythe, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-bronze-statue-of-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-headland-49750950.html, Statue of cartoon strip character Andy Capp, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-cartoon-strip-character-andy-capp-175169195.html, A bronze statue of a well known cartoon character Andy Capp at the Headland Hartlepool Co Durham, home of his creator Reg Smythe, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-bronze-statue-of-a-well-known-cartoon-character-andy-capp-at-the-16011970.html, statue loveable comic strip character Andy Capp Jean Smythe, Hartlepool artist Reg Smythe, 5ft high bronze sculpture Headland a, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-loveable-comic-strip-character-andy-capp-jean-smythe-hartlepool-32096076.html, https://www.alamy.com/the-andy-capp-statue-at-hartlepool-headland-image62958290.html, https://www.alamy.com/the-headland-hartlepool-uk-statue-of-famous-newspaper-comic-strip-character-andy-capp-created-by-hartlepool-resident-reg-smythe-image342409017.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-andy-capp-the-famous-cartoon-character-created-by-hartlepool-18185407.html, The Headland, Hartlepool, UK.
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