Villages, towns and cities are understandably proud of the famous people that grow up and thrive in their communities. Frequently the most famous are commemorated with a statue. Such memorials tend to be found in cities simply because their higher populations are more likely to produce people who achieve fame. It is, therefore, unusual for a small town such as Monmouth in Wales (population c.11,000), to produce two people whose names are known acrosss the world. Charles Rolls (1877-1910) was a pioneer aviator and co-founder of the Rolls Royce motor car and aero engine manufacturing companies. Henry V (1386/7-1422) is well known for his military successes against France, and particularly his victory at Agincourt, but more widely through Shakespeare's play that takes his name as its title.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
