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Statue of Henry Bolckow, Exchange Square


A statue of Henry Bolckow is located on Exchange Square in Middlesbrough. The statue, by D.W. Stevenson and Sir John Steell, depicts H.W.F. Bolckow holding the Charter of Incorporation of Middlesbrough. It was originally erected in 1881 outside the Middlesbrough Royal Exchange on Marton Road. In 1925 it was relocated to Albert Park. Then in 1986, it was moved to it's current location on the site of the Royal Exchange.[1] The statue is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
THIS STATUE WAS UNVEILED BY LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH, ON THE 6TH OCTOBER, 1881

Exchange Square Henry Bolckow (1806-1878) 1881 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Middlesbrough
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MONUMENT TO H.W.F.BOLCKOW - Middlesbrough - List Entry
- "Monument to H.W.F. Bolckow, dated 1881 by D.W. Stevenson, sculptor, and Sir John Steell, founder, (Edinburgh). Red granite pedestal; signed bronze figure. Standing, frock-coated male figure, holding Charter of Incorporation …
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Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)
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Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)
- Summary About Henry Bolckow Henry Bolckow, born 8th December 1806, is considered to be one of the founders of modern Middlesbrough. He was a successful industrialist, who founded the Bolckow …
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Henry Bolckow statue Middlesbrough
- "The Henry Bolckow statue which stands in Exchange Square, Middlesbrough was made by D. W. S. Stevenson, and unveiled by Lord Frederich Cavendish on 6 October 1881." Photo by Anthony …
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List number: 1139844
List grade: 2
Grid ref: NZ4966120621
District: Tees Valley

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