IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Bow Bridge Close, YORK, YO43 3FH
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Bow Bridge Close, YO43 3FH by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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The Market Weighton Giant
A plaque at Market Place in Market Weighton to commemorate the tallest Englishman.
As the town's most famous son Giant Bradley Day is celebrated every year.
Image: © Ian Lavender
Taken: 4 May 2005
0.04 miles
2
The Giant Bradley Heritage Trail
The heritage trail which was the creation of the Market Weighton Civic Society consists of 23 granite footprints around the town, to the exact size of Giant Bradley's shoe size, a staggering 15 inches.
Image: © Colin Westley
Taken: 29 May 2005
0.04 miles
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The Corn Dolly Man
The weathervane above the Council House, Market Weighton. The weathervane was erected as a memorial to the late Neil Thwaites, known locally as 'The Corn Dolly Man', and shows Neil giving a corn dolly harvest mouse to a young child. http://www.wicstun.com/corndolly/
Image: © Colin Westley
Taken: 25 Oct 2003
0.04 miles
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Giant Bradley's Birthplace
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
Image: © Colin Westley
Taken: 29 May 2005
0.04 miles
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The Yorkshire Wolds Way
The Yorkshire Wolds Way which was opened on 2nd October 1982 is a 79 mile, long distance path starting at Hessle Haven on the Humber, and finishing at the cliffs above Filey on the East Riding coast. This sign is at the public car park in Market Weighton, a favourite starting point for walkers.
Image: © Colin Westley
Taken: 29 May 2005
0.04 miles
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The Market Weighton Giant #2
William Bradley’s house was constructed specially to account for his exceptional height. The house is grade II listed and dated early 19th century.
LBS No: 167064
Image: © Mike Kirby
Taken: 30 Apr 2014
0.04 miles
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The Market Weighton Giant #3
The 'Giant Bradley Heritage Trail' plaque outside his house.
Image: © Mike Kirby
Taken: 30 Apr 2014
0.04 miles
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The Market Weighton Giant #4
The plaque outside Bradley’s house shows the actual size of his footprint, recorded at 15 inches.
Image: © Mike Kirby
Taken: 30 Apr 2014
0.04 miles
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Plaque on Bradley House, Market Weighton
It shows the size of William Bradley's feet. He was The Yorkshire Giant and Market Weighton's most famous son. He lived between 1787 and 1820.
Image: © Neil Theasby
Taken: 2 Jun 2022
0.04 miles