Dunchurch Village Statue Adorned as Bluey for Christmas

Unidentified artists have once again adorned a village statue for the Christmas season. This year, the statue of Lord John Scott in Dunchurch, Warwickshire, has been transformed into the cartoon dog Bluey. This practice of decorating the former Scottish MP’s memorial has been a village tradition for decades, seeing it reimagined as various characters, including Homer Simpson and Pinocchio. According to resident Amber Cummins, “Every year there is speculation on who dresses the statue, but it is Dunchurch’s best-kept secret, and we look forward to the anticipation of what the statue will be as Christmas gets closer.” Lord John Scott, a 19th Century Scottish MP, held land in the vicinity and passed away in 1860. Beyond the annual festive transformations, which have featured characters like Peppa Pig and Spiderman, the statue has also been adorned for significant occasions such as the Olympics and the King’s coronation.