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Saturday 12 January 2008

Ashton Market Trader


At the junction of Bow Street and Market Street, a few yards from Ashton's Market Hall, stands a piece of street sculpture.

The almost life-sized bronze statute is entitled "The Ashton Market Trader" and depicts "Uncle John the Pieman".

A plaque goes on to explain that John Harrison was well-known throughout Ashton for his generosity to the poor in the late 1800s.

The statue is one of a series of sculptures that have been erected around Tameside. Others include LS Lowry in Mottram, a Mill Girl in Mossley and composer of "It's a Long Way to Tipperary", Jack Judge, in Stalybridge.

5 comments:

  1. Hi Martin, I think this is a wonderful idea of yours. All the pics and info are great. Kep up the good work!!
    Karen

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  2. I really love the street sculptures. The northern quarter of Manchester has lots of interesting pieces too.

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  3. Hi Martin,

    The people holidaying here and permenents are really enjoying this Blog and the fantastic pictures that you are showing along with excellent descriptions

    Well done!
    Maureen

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  4. I must have walked right past it!
    Was it there in December?

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  5. Yes, it was there in December - it's been there since September 2005!

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