Chapel of st nicholas, haddon hall - bakewell, derbyshire, england. Effigy of lord haddon (robert charles john manners) who died aged 9. Born aug. 8th 1885, died sept. 28th 1894. Eldest son of henry 8th duke of rutland, k. G. And violet his wife. This sculpture in the chapel at haddon hall is a copy of the original work at belvoir castle, sculpted by his mother, violet, duchess of rutland. Inscription: ‘hope of my eyes/ something is broken that we cannot mend/ with grief, remembrance/ pride and love, i decorate/ his memory/ dear dear little boy/ you give us all perpetual benediction. Entirely designed and modelled/ by his mother. ’.
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