Has anyone heard of their being a time capsule under Cobden from the last time he was moved or is this just a myth? When was thelast time he was moved?
Showing posts with label Cobden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cobden. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
"Statue’s 120 year reign threatened" - Stockport Express
The statue was originally erected in 1886, 21 years after Richard Cobden's death.
A council spokesman said: "The statue will be relocated to a more central, prominent, focal part of the square, as part of the overall upgrading of the area.
"There are two main reasons why the statue is being relocated. Firstly the statue is poorly located with regard to the square generally, and lacks the prominence it deserves.
"Secondly, there are improvements planned to the highway network to improve pedestrian access into the square, which require the relocation of the statue."
He added: "It is too early to say at this stage when the statue will be relocated as this is subject to planning approval."
Cobden was a political figure of national importance, as well as serving as MP for Stockport from 1841 to 1847.
He was a prominent advocate of free trade and a leader of the Anti-Corn Law League, whose campaign received widespread support among local mill-owners.
[For the full story in the Stockport Express, click the image.]
A council spokesman said: "The statue will be relocated to a more central, prominent, focal part of the square, as part of the overall upgrading of the area.
"There are two main reasons why the statue is being relocated. Firstly the statue is poorly located with regard to the square generally, and lacks the prominence it deserves.
"Secondly, there are improvements planned to the highway network to improve pedestrian access into the square, which require the relocation of the statue."
He added: "It is too early to say at this stage when the statue will be relocated as this is subject to planning approval."
Cobden was a political figure of national importance, as well as serving as MP for Stockport from 1841 to 1847.
He was a prominent advocate of free trade and a leader of the Anti-Corn Law League, whose campaign received widespread support among local mill-owners.
[For the full story in the Stockport Express, click the image.]
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Cobden on the move
STOCKPORT'S historic statue of famous son Richard Cobden could be on the move.
The council wants to move the Grade II listed statue, which currently stands on a traffic island on St Petersgate, to a new open space in St Peter's Square.
[Click on image for the full story.]
The council wants to move the Grade II listed statue, which currently stands on a traffic island on St Petersgate, to a new open space in St Peter's Square.
[Click on image for the full story.]
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Moving Cobden's Statue - planning application
DC022830 & DC022832.
Relocation of Cobden Statue. To relocate off the highway to a more prominent position on the axes of St Petersgate and Lord Street (Statue to face Market Place)
Case Officer / Telephone: Mr J A Seymour 0161 474 3656
Consultation Expiry Date: Date 20-05-2006
Documents: click here and here.
Relocation of Cobden Statue. To relocate off the highway to a more prominent position on the axes of St Petersgate and Lord Street (Statue to face Market Place)
Case Officer / Telephone: Mr J A Seymour 0161 474 3656
Consultation Expiry Date: Date 20-05-2006
Documents: click here and here.
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