A Look at the Abraham Lincoln Statue in Manchester, UK

Do you know about the Abraham Lincoln statue in Manchester, UK? It’s a fascinating piece of history! It was erected in 1887 and commemorated the 16th president of the United States. It’s located in Manchester’s Exchange Square. If you’re ever in the area, check it out. Visit this link for more information.

The statue is located on a traffic island in the city and was sculpted by George Gray Barnard. It was presented to the city of Manchester by Mrs. Henry Spalding in 1918 and unveiled by Lord Derby on October 16th of that year. The bronze figure stands over seven feet tall and rests on a granite pedestal inscribed with a quotation from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address – “Government of the people, by the people, for the people.” The statue has been Grade II since 1987 and is one of only three public statues of Abraham Lincoln in the UK (the others are located in London and Edinburgh). It is considered to be one of Manchester’s most important sculptures. The Abraham Lincoln Statue in Manchester, UK, is one of only three public statues of the 16th president in the United Kingdom. Read about Parsonage Gardens, Manchester, UK: A Breathtaking Oasis in the City Center here.