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Diver’s Bench: Market Place

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A stone bench outside the Council offices sculptured by Tim Shutter features a deep-sea diver known as the ‘Dali Diver’. The sculpture celebrates the famed event when Lord Berners helped Salvidor Dali parade across Faringdon Market Place dressed as a deep-sea diver. The humour of Lord Berners is encapsulated with the inscription ‘Mistrust a man who never has an occasional flash of silliness’ carved into the back rest. Take a break here and watch the hustle and bustle of the town square.

Published
May 7, 2025
Last Updated
May 7, 2025