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George Leeman

York 1809 - Scarborough 1882
English lawyer, railwayman and a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for the City of York; Mayor of York
(Wikipedia)

George Walker Milburn
1885

Description

Marble statue of George Leeman. "The figure is posed on the left foot, with the right thrown back. The left thumb is placed in the armhole of the waistcoat and the right hand is slightley extended as if in emphasis of argument when addressing an assembly. This was a familiar attitude of the late Mr. Leeman, and one which has been happily represented by the artist."

Inscription(s)

GEORGE LEEMAN

this statue was erected by public subscription
to commemorate the many services rendered by
GEORGE LEEMAN
to his native city.
he was
three times lord mayor of york.
elected m.p. for this city in 1865, 1871, and in 1874.
and was
chairman of the north eastern railway company.
born 1809 died 1882.

thomas varey, mayor.
j. sykes rymer, sheriff.
1883

unveiled by the marquis of ripon, k.c.
13^th april 1885.
john close, mayor

Signature

g.w. milburn sc 1883

Sculptor

George Walker Milburn (1844 - 1941), English woodcarver, stonemason and sculptor from York (Mapping of Sculpture).

Sources & Information

York Herald - Tuesday 14 April 1885 (British Newspaper Archive).

Locatie (N 53°57'32" - W 1°5'23") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh067; Photograph: 26 July 2019
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