Giant Bradley's Birthplace
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Giant Bradley's Birthplace
Image: © Colin Westley Taken: 29 May 2005
William Bradley, the Yorkshire Giant, was born at Market Weighton in the East Riding of Yorkshire on the 10th February 1787. He was the fourth son of a family of thirteen, who were all of normal build. At the age of 20 he was an amazing seven feet and nine inches tall, and weighed 27 stones. He died on the 30th May 1820. This house was constructed for him, with rooms and doorways large enough to accommodate his exceptional build. http://www.wicstun.com/giant.html
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Image Location
Latitude
53.865032
Longitude
-0.669399