*STALYBRIDGE, CHESHIRE* - Jack Judge (1872-1938)

Inscription:- "Jack Judge accompanied by a WW1 soldier - Inspired to compose the famous marching song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" - He was the first to sing it publicly in 1912 at the Grand Theatre in Stalybridge, the town of its conception. Unveiled 16th December 2005 by Councillor Frank Robinson"
Sculptor:- TBC.
Unveiled:- see inscription.
Notes:- to follow.

Overall:- 7.5/10

*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

*ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE* - Hugh Mason (1817-1886)

Inscription:- just name and dates.
Sculptor:- Joseph W. Swynnerton.
Unveiled:- September 1887.
Notes:- Grade II listed (July 1987); bronze on granite pedestal; over £1,600 was raised by public subscription for the statue; originally located in Chester Square in Ashton-under-Lyne, moving to its current location in the mid 1990s; more on Mason here.

Overall:- 6.5/10

*LIVERPOOL* - William Rathbone (1819-1902)

Inscription:- "Honorary Freeman of the city of Liverpool. Member of Parliament for Liverpool 1869 to 1880 and for Carnarvonshire 1880 to 1895. A guardian of the poor in Liverpool for thirty-five years. A founder of the University of Liverpool and of the University of Wales. Instituted the training school for nurses and brought trained nurses into the homes of the poor and suffering first in Liverpool and later throughout the country. Erected by the citizens of Liverpool."
Sculptor:- George Frampton - bronze on a sandstone pedestal.
Unveiled:- 1899.
Notes:- more on Rathbone here; below is the inscription panel and the 3 reliefs on the other sides of the pedestal.

Overall:- 6/10

*LIVERPOOL* - Sir Arthur Bower Forwood (1836-1898)

Inscription:- "Erected by the citizens of Liverpool in grateful recognition of the labours of a strenuous and self sacrificing life devoted to the best interests of the municipality and the port ~ Earnest & indomitable; endowed with great talents freely given to the public service; A Leader of Men ~ Member of the City Council 1871 to 1898; Mayor 1877-8; Member of Parliament Ormskirk division 1885 to 1898; Secretary to the Admiralty 1886 to 1892."
Sculptor:- George Frampton - bronze, on a sandstone pedestal.
Unveiled:- July, 1904 - by Lord Derby.
Notes:- more on Forwood here.

There are four panels of inscriptions around the pedestal - close-up of the main one below:-

Overall:- 6/10

*ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN* - Steve Hislop (1962-2003)

Inscription:- "Steve Hislop 1962-2003 - This statue was unveiled by Geoff Duke OBE on 5th June 2005.
Born in the Scottish Border town of Hawick, and raised at Southdean, Steve began his working and racing career in nearby Denholm, but latterly he lived in Onchan on the Isle of Man. One of the fastest and most stylish riders of his generation, he was respected and admired by his rivals and legions of fans. Tragically, at the age of 41 years, Steve was killed in a helicopter accident at Carlenrig, Teviothead, near his former home town. At the time he was the reigning British Superbike Champion."
Sculptor:- David Annand - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 5th June 2005.
Notes:- there is another version of the same statue at Hawick, Scotland.

The statue is in a small memorial garden and has a commanding position on Onchan Head, with superb views looking over Douglas Bay.

Overall:- 7/10

*MANCHESTER* - John Dalton (1766-1844)

Inscription:- "John Dalton. A Cumberland man worked in Manchester from 1792 until his death. He made many advances in meteorology, the physics and chemistry of gases and the theory of combustion. He is remembered above all else for his concept of atomic theory and atomic weights published in his 'New System of Chemical Philosophy'. 1808-1810.
These stones formed part of the memorial to John Dalton at Ardwick Cemetery and were moved here when the building of the College began in 1961."
Sculptor:- William Theed - made from bronze, on a sandstone pedestal.
Unveiled:- 26th July, 1855.
Notes:- originally located in Piccadilly Gardens, the statue was moved on 12th May, 1966 to outside Manchester Metropolitan University; estimated cost £900; Grade II listed; this was a copy of the earlier marble statue by Francis Chantrey which is inside the entrance to Manchester Town Hall.

Overall:- 6/10

*MANCHESTER* - James Fraser (1818-1885)

Inscription:- "James Fraser D.D. Bishop of Manchester 1870-1885 - Born 18th August 1818 - Died 22nd October 1885 - Erected by Public Subscription 1887."
Sculptor:- Thomas Woolner - made from bronze, on a granite pedestal.
Unveiled:- 14th April 1888, by Mayor James Harwood.
Notes:- paid for by public subscription (full amount raised £3,946, actual cost was £3,250); Grade II listed.

The pedestal has three relief panels apparently showing Fraser in his role as bishop, citizen and charity worker:-

Overall:- 6.5/10

*LONDON* - Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford (1765-1802)

Inscription:- "Francis Duke of Bedford. Erected MDCCCIX."
Sculptor:- Richard Westmacott - made from bronze, on a granite pedestal.
Unveiled:- 3rd August, 1809.
Notes:- the figure is dressed as a Roman, holding corn in one hand and resting his other on a plough; Grade II listed (1951); located at the south end of Russell Square, looking down Bedford Place to the Charles James Fox statue (previous entry), who the Duke had close connections with; images of the pedestal figures (sheep and cherubs representing the four seasons) can be found on The Victorian Web here.

Overall:- 7.5/10

*LONDON* - Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Inscription:- "Charles James Fox - Erected MDCCCXVI."
Sculptor:- Richard Westmacott - made from bronze, on a granite pedestal.
Unveiled:- 1816.
Notes:- the statue is located at the North end of Bloomsbury Square; Grade II listed monument (1951); the figure is dressed in a robe and sandals, holding the Magna Carta; more about Fox on Wikipedia here.

Overall:- 6.5/10

*LIVERPOOL* - William Gladstone (1809-1898)

Inscription:- "Born in Liverpool, 29th December 1809 - Died at Hawarden, Wales, 19th May 1898. Buried in Westminster Abbey."
Sculptor:- Sir Thomas Brock - made from bronze, on a granite pedestal.
Unveiled:- 1904.
Notes:- the two winged, female figures represent Truth and Justice; Grade II listed monument (1975); one of numerous statues in St John's Gardens.

Figure representing Justice:-

A small relief on the back depicts Brotherhood and has an Official shaking hands with a labourer:-

Figure representing Truth:-

Overall:- 8/10 (points mainly for the foxy chicks)

*LONDON* - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

Inscription:- can be read here.
Sculptor:- Ian Walters - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 28th October, 1985 by Oliver Tambo, president of the ANC.
Notes:- commissioned by Ken Livingstone when he was leader of the GLC; re-erected in 1988 on a higher plinth, after the original fibreglass version was destroyed by fire in a racist-fuelled attack; erected when Mandela was in prison and still considered a terrorist by many (Margaret Thatcher replied 'No' when asked in the House of Commons if she planned to visit the sculpture); there is a rather nifty animated 3D picture of the bust here.

Overall:- 6.5/10

*LIVERPOOL* - Sir John & Cecil Moores

Inscription:- "Freeman Sir John Moores, Founder, & Mr Cecil Moores, Director, of the Littlewoods Organisation"
Sculptor:- Tom Murphy - made from bronze.
Unveiled:- 1996, by the sons of the brothers (details here).
Notes:- looking at the photo of the unveiling on the link above, the statue was originally on a pedestal, but after being moved to make way for some regeneration work, the two figures are now at street level, with a silver band around them which bears the inscription on it.

Overall:- 6/10