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Statue of James Steel, Carlisle


A statue of James Steel stands on the west side of English Street in Carlisle. James Steet (1797 - 1851) was an editor of the Carlisle Jornal and later ran the paper. He was also a councillor between 1836 and 1851, and held the position of Mayor of Carlisle in 1845 and 1846. The statue was by William Frederick Woodington (1806-1893). It was unveiled in 1859 and was originally located in the Market Place. It was moved to English Street in 1989. The statue is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

JAMES STEEL MAYOR 1845 AND 1846

English Street Sculpture and Carvings Statues and Memorials 1859 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Carlisle
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Statue of James Steel, English Street, Carlisle
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Statue of James Steel, English Street
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Statue of James Steel, English Street, Carlisle
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Statue of James Steel, former mayor of Carlisle
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STATUE OF JAMES STEEL - Carlisle - List Entry
- Statue of James Steel. 1859 for the subscribers, by WF Woodington. Dalbeattie granite base and plinth surmounted by white marble figure. Square base with 4 angle granite bollards. Stepped plinth, …
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James Steel - Editor of the Carlisle Journal, Mayor of Carlisle
- James Steel was born in 1797. His father was Archibald Steel. James Steel was apprentice at the Carlisle Chronicle, before transferring to the Carlisle Journal, where he remained until 1819. …
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List number: 1196942
List grade: 2
Unitary Auth: Cumberland
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY4010955833

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