This sculpture was commissioned by the Trade Union Council, Local and County Council. It is a Goya style depiction of troops opening fire on mill workers during the 1842 strike over wage cuts of 25%. ...
Located near the Corn Exchange it is really just a statue and it is not terribly well executed. Of more interest is the miniature used to design it which is on display in the Harris Museum.
Waste of time unless you like a laugh
Absolutely hideous depiction by an artist who was suffering from bad drugs, bad beer and terrible wind.
Modern art
The Preston Marty’s Memorial is a graphic piece of modern art depicting the shooting of four mill workers in the 19th century. Grim
Modern memorial
This is a very modern memorial sculpture for an event in the 1800,s when four cotton workers were killed.
Preston Workers Memorial
This sculpture was commissioned by the Trade Union Council, Local and County Council. It is a Goya style depiction of troops opening fire on mill workers during the 1842 strike over wage cuts of 25%. ...
Not worth a special visit
Located near the Corn Exchange it is really just a statue and it is not terribly well executed. Of more interest is the miniature used to design it which is on display in the Harris Museum.