Blind Jack of Knaresborough.
N 54° 00.466 W 001° 28.008
30U E 600478 N 5985473
Blind Jack of Knaresborough is a well known local figure with a remarkable history. This is the only public artwork to feature him so far as I am aware.
Waymark Code: WM932K
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/20/2010
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Born in 1717 and blind from the age of six, Jack Metcalf had a variety of occupations, including that of a coach driver and most noteably, a road builder. He was responsible for the construction of 180 miles of turnpike.
He was also a bit of a lothario as a young man. Have a look at the Wikipedia entry here:-
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This statue is crafted in bronze.
See also WM932V
Location description: In Knaresborough market square
Statue's Subject: Jack Metcalf, Blind Jack of Knaresborough.
Artist: Barbara Asquith
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the statue with person sitting on bench next to the statue, standing next to the statue or other-wise interacting appropriately with the statue(face of person does not need to show, gps does not need to be in photo).
Extra credit for having fun!!!
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