Robert Peel Statue
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Robert Peel Statue
Robert Peel Statue
Founded the modern police force that keeps us safe from the insanity of today, absolute legend.
Great statue to a great man.
Landmark statue of one of Bury's most famous sons who created the police force.
Didnt even know it was here lovely statue of a great man
1788 to 1850 born in Bury, Lancashire, twice Prime minister, founder of the modern police force, hence the nick name 'bobbies', also laying down principles upon which the modern conservative party is based. The statue itself was erected in 1851, made of bronze and stands at 3.5m high, mounted on a granite pedestal which bears the Peel coat of arms and the name "Peel" also in bronze, on the left and right sides are bronze bas-belief representing commerce and navigation, on the back is a bronze panel with quotations from one of Peel's speeches. A grade 2 listed structure.