Houldsworth Square Memorial (West face)
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Houldsworth Square Memorial (West face)
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 13 May 2014
The memorial to William Houldsworth was designed and constructed by Messrs J & H Patterson of Manchester, the cost being met by public subscription. In design, it is similar to a monument in Douglas, Isle of Man, and it was unveiled on the 11 September 1920. Viewed here looking into Houldsworth Square from Leamington Road. Opposite view Image The memorial is made of sandstone with pink granite pillars supporting a clock having four faces. Three sides carry the dedication inscription Image, a bronze portrait plaque Image and a drinking fountain Image, respectively. The ground-level animal troughs have been removed. In 1986 it was moved to the centre of a raised brick-paved area with seating, when Houldsworth Square was redesigned as part of a community programme. More information about William Houldsworth can be found at http://www.pittdixon.go-plus.net/houldsworth/houldsworth.htm
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53.43745
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