Sunday, 21 February 2016

*ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE* - John Harrison - Uncle John the Pieman (??-1906)

Inscription:- "The Ashton Market Trader - 'Uncle John' the Pieman - John Harrison was well-known throughout Ashton for his generosity to the poor during hard times in the late 1800's. Unveiled 23rd September 2005 by The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Jacqueline Lane."
Sculptor:- currently not known; made from bronze.
Unveiled:- see inscription.
Notes:- see news piece below.
Overall:- 7.5/10

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