A three-seater memorial bench made for George Frederick Bailey — with the England Rugby rose carved into a single-piece oak backrest, as close to the official rose as the chisel could manage. Because that’s the kind of man he was.
George died in 2018. His family commissioned the bench through a design process that started with a rose and became something more precise. Suzanne wrote to our carver Dan that the rose “apparently must look as much like the England rugby rose as possible.” Dan redrew it until it was right — then used staining to deepen the petals. The backrest is a single piece of oak, cleared to give the rose the space it deserved. George’s full name and dates are carved alongside: In Loving Memory of George Frederick Bailey, 1961–2018.
Built from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor use, the bench seats three at 160cm wide. Your version begins the same way — with what mattered most to them. Prices include VAT.
Key Features
- Solid oak throughout — single-piece backrest
- Hand-carved England rugby rose, carved and stained to match the official emblem
- Custom inscription carved directly into the timber
- Three coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof
- Three seater, 160cm wide
- Suitable for gardens, parks, sports clubs and memorial spaces
- Handmade in Mid Wales
Dimensions
- W160 × D60 × H120cm
- Seat height approx 45cm
Your Version
Tell us who the bench is for and the motif that should fill the backrest — a sports badge, a coat of arms, a favourite animal, a meaningful scene. We’ll draw it up and share the design with you before anything is carved. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. Get in touch to start the conversation.
