Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Statue of Oliver Cromwell
Statue of Oliver Cromwell — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Central · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Statue of Oliver Cromwell is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1899. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 53.3861°, -2.5922°.
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From the Wikipedia article
A statue of Oliver Cromwell stands on Bridge Street in Warrington in Cheshire, England. It is a sculpture of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. The statue was designed by John Bell and erected in 1899. The statue is one of five public statues of Cromwell in the United Kingdom and has been Grade II listed since September 1973 for its architectural merit.
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Background
Description
The statue was made by the London sculptor John Bell and was originally displayed at the 1862 London Exhibition, where it stood at the centre of a fountain. It was presented to the town in 1899 by local councilor Frederick Monks to mark the 300th anniversary of Cromwell's birth. It stands in front of Warrington Academy, and consists of a standing iron figure on a square plinth with a sword and bible. Cromwell is shown without his hat. It is inscribed with "Cromwell" as a signature. There was opposition to the statue from the local Irish community. In a letter to the council in January 1899 Monks stated that: The acceptance and erection of the statue was vigorously debated by Warrington Town…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3861, -2.5922
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Warrington, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA1 2RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Central — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n7004162254 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Oliver Cromwell, Warrington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oliver Cromwell - geograph.org.uk - 1082862.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Oliver Cromwell?
- Statue of Oliver Cromwell is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA1 2RU), in the parish of Warrington, unparished area.
- When was Statue of Oliver Cromwell built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Who owns Statue of Oliver Cromwell?
- Statue of Oliver Cromwell is owned by | italic title = no.
- Is Statue of Oliver Cromwell free to visit?
- Yes, Statue of Oliver Cromwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Statue of Oliver Cromwell?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA1 2RU.