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Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness


This statue of Sir James Ramsden (1822-1896) is located on Ramsden Square at the intersection of Duke Street and Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness. Ramsden was an industrialist and civic leader who played an important role in the development of Barrow-in-Furness. Statue. The statue was sculpted by M. Noble of London ans was erected in 1872. It is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

IN HONOR OF SIR JAMES RAMSDEN
FIRST MAYOR OF THIS BOROUGH
ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION 1872.

Barrow-in-Furness Statues and Memorials 1872 Duke Street James Ramsden (1822 -1896) Abbey Road Historic Buildings and Monuments in Barrow-in-Furness
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STATUE OF SIR JAMES RAMSDEN - Barrow - List Entry
- "Statue. 1872. Sculptor M Noble of London; stonework by MacDonald Field and Co of Aberdeen and London. Bronze on granite pedestal and limestone stylobate. Stepped base to square pedestal inscribed: …
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List number: 1210082
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Post code: LA14 1LL
Grid ref: SD1960069389

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