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Statues and Memorials
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Statue of Neptune, Market Place
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Neptune was given to the city of Durham in 1729 by George Bowes of Gibside and Streatlam. The statue symbolised aspirations at that time to …
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Statue of Statue of Joseph Pease
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Joseph Pease (1799 - 1872) is located at the east end of Prospect Place in Darlington, at the junction with Prebend Row, High …
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Statue of Ralph Ward Jackson, Church Street
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Ralph Ward Jackson on Church Street in Hartlepool was built in 1897, designed by Edward Onslow Ford.[1] The statue is Grade II …
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Statue of Queen Victoria
- Overview Map Street View The bronze memorial statue of Queen Victoria on Front Street in Tynemouth was by Alfred Turner and built in 1902. It was paid for by public …
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Statue of Joseph Cowen
- Overview Map Street View There is a bronze statue of Joseph Cowen (1829-1900) by John Tweed, located by the junction of Westgate Road and Fenkle Street, outside Cross House, in …
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Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Queen Victoria in St Nicholas' Square, Newcastle, was unveiled on the 24th of April 1903.[1] "The gift of W.H. Stephenson to commemorate 500 …
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Statue of Queen Victoria
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Queen Victoria on the front Lawn of the Royal Victoria Infirmary was unveiled by King Edward VII on the 11th of July 1906. …
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Statue of the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry
- Overview Map Street View The statue of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry was unveiled in the Market Place, Durham, on the 2nd of December 1861. Those attending the ceremony included Disraeli …
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Armstrong Memorial, Barras Bridge
- Overview Map Street View The life-size statue of Lord Armstrong is located outside the Great North Museum: Hancock, by the junction of Barras Bridge and Claremont Road. The statue, by …
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Andy Capp Statue
- Overview Map Street View The statue of cartoon character Andy Capp is located on Croft Terrace in Headland, Hartlepool. It was unveiled in 2007 by the widow of Andy Capp’s …
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Collingwood Monument
- Overview About the Monument Map Street View The Collingwood Monument was built in 1845 in honour of Admiral Lord Collingwood, who led the British Fleet to victory at the Battle …
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Dolly Peel (1782-1857)
- Overview About Dolly Peel Dorethy (Dolly) Peel (1782–1857), from South Shields, hid on a Royal Navy ship after her husband and son were press-ganged into service, during the Napolionic Wars. …
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Memorial to W.L. Blenkinsopp Coulson
- Overview Map Street View The memorial fountain and statue of Colonel William Lisle Blenkinsop Coulson (1841 - 1911) is located on Horatio Street in Newcastle. It was originally located by the …
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Statue of Edward Moseley Perkins
- Overview Map Street View Edward Mosely Perkins (1821-1871) came to Birtley as a partner in its Iron Company and two local pits in 1858, and lived in Birtley Hall. He …
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Monument to British Liberty
- Overview Map Street View The Statue of British Liberty, by Christopher Richardson was built for George Bowes, M.P. and coal owner. The monument is Grade I listed on the National …
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Grey's Monument
- Overview About Map Street View Grey's Monument is a prominent landmark in the centre of Newcastle. Located at the head of Grey Street and Grainger Street, where they meet Blackett …
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Stephenson Monument
- Overview Map Street View This monument to the eminent engineer George Stephenson is located on the junction of Westgate Road and Neville Street in Newcastle, near Central Station. The decision …
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Benson Monument
- Overview Map Street View This bronze statue of Lieutenant-Colonel George Elliott Benson is located at the south end of Beaumont Street in Hexham. Benson served with the Royal Regiment of …
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Statue of Martin Luther King
- A new statue of the civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, is located in King's Quad at Newcastle University. The 2m tall bronze statue, by Nigel Boonham, was …
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Statue of the Earl of Mayo
- The statue is a prominent landmark on Main Street in Cockermouth. It is a white stone statue of the sixth Earl of Mayo, who was MP for Cockermouth from 1857 …
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Charles Palmer Statue
- The statue was designed by Albert Arthur Toft and unveiled in 1903 by Lady Palmer. The statue pays tribute to Sir Charles Mark Palmer, the first Mayor of Jarrow, and …
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Statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle
- Statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle on The Mote, Brampton.
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Statue of Justice, Sir William Turners Hospital
- Statue of Justice in Courtyard of Sir William Turners Hospital c.1720
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Ravensworth Statue and Fountain
- Overview Map Street View The fountain with a statue of the 3rd Earl of Ravensworth on Callaly Road in Whittingham was erected in 1905 by his wife, the Countess Caroline. It …
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Fiddler’s Green
- Overview Map Street View 'Fiddler's Green is a sculpture located on the Fish Quay at North Shields, dedicated to fishermen who lost their lives at sea. It was madeby Ray …
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James Losh (1763–1833) - Statue
- Marble statue (1836) of James Losh by John Graham Lough (1798–1876) located in the Literary & Philosophical Society of Newcastle. Further pictures of the statue at Art UK. Photo credit: …
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Statue of Henry Schneider
- Overview Map Street View Henry William Schneider (1817 - 1887) was an industrialist, and politician, who played a leading role in the development of Barrow-in-Furness. This statue of Schneider, sculptured …
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Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness
- Overview Map Street View Statue of Sir James Ramsden
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Creighton Memorial, Carlisle
- Overview Map Street View The Creighton Memorial is located in Hardwicke Circus in Carlisle. This memorial was erected in 1898 in honour of J.R. Creighton, Alderman and twice Mayor of …
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Statue of Queen Victoria, Bitts Park
- Overview Map Street View This Statue of Queen Victoria is located in the Victoria Park section of Bitts Park in Carlisle. The monument was erected in 1902 and was designed …
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Statue of Neptune, Market Place
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Neptune was given to the city of Durham in 1729 by George Bowes of Gibside and Streatlam. The statue symbolised aspirations at that time to …
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Statue of Statue of Joseph Pease
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Joseph Pease (1799 - 1872) is located at the east end of Prospect Place in Darlington, at the junction with Prebend Row, High …
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Statue of Ralph Ward Jackson, Church Street
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Ralph Ward Jackson on Church Street in Hartlepool was built in 1897, designed by Edward Onslow Ford.[1] The statue is Grade II …
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Statue of Queen Victoria
- Overview Map Street View The bronze memorial statue of Queen Victoria on Front Street in Tynemouth was by Alfred Turner and built in 1902. It was paid for by public …
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Statue of Joseph Cowen
- Overview Map Street View There is a bronze statue of Joseph Cowen (1829-1900) by John Tweed, located by the junction of Westgate Road and Fenkle Street, outside Cross House, in …
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Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
- Overview Map Street View The bronze statue of Queen Victoria in St Nicholas' Square, Newcastle, was unveiled on the 24th of April 1903.[1] "The gift of W.H. Stephenson to commemorate 500 …
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Statue of Queen Victoria
- Overview Map Street View The statue of Queen Victoria on the front Lawn of the Royal Victoria Infirmary was unveiled by King Edward VII on the 11th of July 1906. …
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Statue of the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry
- Overview Map Street View The statue of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry was unveiled in the Market Place, Durham, on the 2nd of December 1861. Those attending the ceremony included Disraeli …
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Armstrong Memorial, Barras Bridge
- Overview Map Street View The life-size statue of Lord Armstrong is located outside the Great North Museum: Hancock, by the junction of Barras Bridge and Claremont Road. The statue, by …
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Andy Capp Statue
- Overview Map Street View The statue of cartoon character Andy Capp is located on Croft Terrace in Headland, Hartlepool. It was unveiled in 2007 by the widow of Andy Capp’s …
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Collingwood Monument
- Overview About the Monument Map Street View The Collingwood Monument was built in 1845 in honour of Admiral Lord Collingwood, who led the British Fleet to victory at the Battle …
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Dolly Peel (1782-1857)
- Overview About Dolly Peel Dorethy (Dolly) Peel (1782–1857), from South Shields, hid on a Royal Navy ship after her husband and son were press-ganged into service, during the Napolionic Wars. …
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Memorial to W.L. Blenkinsopp Coulson
- Overview Map Street View The memorial fountain and statue of Colonel William Lisle Blenkinsop Coulson (1841 - 1911) is located on Horatio Street in Newcastle. It was originally located by the …
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Statue of Edward Moseley Perkins
- Overview Map Street View Edward Mosely Perkins (1821-1871) came to Birtley as a partner in its Iron Company and two local pits in 1858, and lived in Birtley Hall. He …
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Monument to British Liberty
- Overview Map Street View The Statue of British Liberty, by Christopher Richardson was built for George Bowes, M.P. and coal owner. The monument is Grade I listed on the National …
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Grey's Monument
- Overview About Map Street View Grey's Monument is a prominent landmark in the centre of Newcastle. Located at the head of Grey Street and Grainger Street, where they meet Blackett …
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Stephenson Monument
- Overview Map Street View This monument to the eminent engineer George Stephenson is located on the junction of Westgate Road and Neville Street in Newcastle, near Central Station. The decision …
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Benson Monument
- Overview Map Street View This bronze statue of Lieutenant-Colonel George Elliott Benson is located at the south end of Beaumont Street in Hexham. Benson served with the Royal Regiment of …
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Statue of Martin Luther King
- A new statue of the civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, is located in King's Quad at Newcastle University. The 2m tall bronze statue, by Nigel Boonham, was …
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Statue of the Earl of Mayo
- The statue is a prominent landmark on Main Street in Cockermouth. It is a white stone statue of the sixth Earl of Mayo, who was MP for Cockermouth from 1857 …
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Charles Palmer Statue
- The statue was designed by Albert Arthur Toft and unveiled in 1903 by Lady Palmer. The statue pays tribute to Sir Charles Mark Palmer, the first Mayor of Jarrow, and …
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Statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle
- Statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle on The Mote, Brampton.
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Statue of Justice, Sir William Turners Hospital
- Statue of Justice in Courtyard of Sir William Turners Hospital c.1720
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Ravensworth Statue and Fountain
- Overview Map Street View The fountain with a statue of the 3rd Earl of Ravensworth on Callaly Road in Whittingham was erected in 1905 by his wife, the Countess Caroline. It …
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Fiddler’s Green
- Overview Map Street View 'Fiddler's Green is a sculpture located on the Fish Quay at North Shields, dedicated to fishermen who lost their lives at sea. It was madeby Ray …
from https://artuk.org/discover/ar…
James Losh (1763–1833) - Statue
- Marble statue (1836) of James Losh by John Graham Lough (1798–1876) located in the Literary & Philosophical Society of Newcastle. Further pictures of the statue at Art UK. Photo credit: …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
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Statue of Henry Schneider
- Overview Map Street View Henry William Schneider (1817 - 1887) was an industrialist, and politician, who played a leading role in the development of Barrow-in-Furness. This statue of Schneider, sculptured …
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Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness
- Overview Map Street View Statue of Sir James Ramsden
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Creighton Memorial, Carlisle
- Overview Map Street View The Creighton Memorial is located in Hardwicke Circus in Carlisle. This memorial was erected in 1898 in honour of J.R. Creighton, Alderman and twice Mayor of …
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Statue of Queen Victoria, Bitts Park
- Overview Map Street View This Statue of Queen Victoria is located in the Victoria Park section of Bitts Park in Carlisle. The monument was erected in 1902 and was designed …
Memorial to W.L. Blenkinsopp Coulson, Newcastle
Statue of the 6th Marquess of Londonderry, Seaham
Statue of Justice, Sir William Turners Hospital
Andy Capp Statue, Hartlepool Headland
Monument to British Liberty, Gibside
Statue of Queen Victoria, St Nicholas' Square
Statue of Statue of Joseph Pease, Darlington
Statue of Joseph Cowen, Westgate Road
Statue of Neptune, Market Place, Durham
Statue of Queen Victoria, Tynemouth
Statue of Martin Luther King, Newcastle University
Stephenson Monument, Westgate Road
Statue of Queen Victoria, Bitts Park
Statue of Queen Victoria, Royal Victoria Infirmary
Armstrong Memorial, Barras Bridge
Statue of Edward Moseley Perkins, Birtley
Statue of the Earl of Mayo, Cockermouth
Statue of the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry, Durham
Ravensworth Statue and Fountain, Whittingham
Statue of Henry Schneider, Barrow-in Furness
Statue of Alderman John Lucas, Saltwell Park
Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness
Statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle, Brampton, Carlsile
Statue of Ralph Ward Jackson, Church Street, Hartlepool
