Statue return

09:30AM, Monday 29 September 2025

THE mermaid statue at the Red Lion Lawn has been reinstated after it was removed for repairs in January.

Amaryllis, a 6ft 6in bronze sculpture, was targeted by vandals and removed from its plinth and left leaning on railings.

Repairs were made by a foundry in Stroud at a cost of £8,500, which was covered by Henley Town Council’s insurance.

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