Stanley Matthews statue, Hanley town centre
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Stanley Matthews statue, Hanley town centre
Image: © Brian Deegan Taken: 9 Aug 2019
Unveiled: 21/10/1987 Sculptor: Colin Melbourne Material: Bronze Stanley Matthews >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Matthews Inscription(s): Plaque 1: SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS C.B.E. Born Hanley 1st February 1915. His name is symbolic of the beauty of the game, his fame timeless and international, his sportsmanship and modesty universally acclaimed. A magical player, of the people, for the people. SCULPTOR COLIN MELBOURNE. Plaque 2: Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This was unveiled by Sir Stanley Matthews C.B.E. to commemorate the completion of the Hanley Town Centre Pedestrianisation on 21st October 1987 Cllr. G.J. Tuck J.P./ LORD MAYOR Cllr. R. Southern J.P. LEADER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Cllr. J.P. Birkin CHAIRMAN HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE C.F. Everitt B.Sc., C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.H.T., M.Inst.W.M., CITY ENGINEER Main Contractor. C.J. Pearce & Co. Ltd.
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Image Location
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53.026191
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-2.174399