Statue to John Middleton, 'Childe of Hale'
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Statue to John Middleton, 'Childe of Hale'
Image: © Colin Park Taken: 3 Nov 2022
The 'Childe of Hale’ whose real name was John Middleton (1578-1623). He was allegedly 9 feet 3 inches tall, and legend tells that he slept with his feet out of the window of his small house, and tales credit him with great strength. He was employed as a bodyguard by the Sheriff of Lancashire. Although he was said to be 9 ft 3 in some experts suggested that he was merely 7 ft 9 in.
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Image Location
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53.333778
Longitude
-2.79629