Branwell Bronte carved statue

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Branwell Bronte carved statue

Image: © michael ely Taken: 29 May 2010

This statue of the Bronte sisters' dissolute brother has been carved from a dead tree. It is situated in a leafy picnic area by the side of the Rochdale Canal near Sowerby Bridge. In his right hand is a tankard of strong ale whilst the other holds the bible. To see a close up of the statue click here http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1923620

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Image Location

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53.711856
Longitude
-1.923906