Statue of James Steel
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Statue of James Steel
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 11 Sep 2021
The Grade II listed https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1196942 statue of James Steel sculpted in 1859 by William Frederick Woolington originally stood in Market Street. It was moved to English Street, outside Marks & Spenser, on 6th August 1989. The white marble statue is mounted on a Dalbeattie granite base and plinth. It underwent cleaning and restoration in April 2021. For information on James Steel see http://www.cumberlandscarrow.com/jamessteel.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
54.893599
Longitude
-2.935443