Blind Jack

In the market square of Knaresborough are two benches, each seating a sculpture. This one is 'Blind Jack' (1717-1810) with his surveyor's wheel, a local character. He was the first professional road builder to emerge after the Industrial revolution. Sculptor: Barbara Asquith
The second sculpture is 'Mother Shipton'. Born in Knaresborough in the late 15th centaury. A Tudor prophetess believed to have predicted such events as the great Fire of London. Born Ursula Sontheil in a cave near the River Nidd in 1488. Died in 1561 at 80 years. Notice the old pub called 'Blind Jacks' in the background. Sculptor: Chris Kelly.

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Herb Riddle ^club

Mother Shipton - just opposite Blind Jacks scupture.

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful work; well taken herb.
~~Happy~~ BM and enjoy the rest of the week.

2 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

nice sculptures, HBM!

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

A pair of fine photos Herb taken with a phone .
HBM have a great day
Gordon

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Gordon, I feel like apologising for posting, against all my instincts and customs for posting phone photos here but needs must and I simply could not get my big Nikon in my pocket on the way to our restaurant here. Surprisingly good photos with that phone in low light, considering! Glad you liked em.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

I love local sculptures like this Herb. Two superb pictures and information. I knew about Mother Shipton but what a great character Blind Jack must have been. Thanks for sharing these, and having your mobile handy ;-))
HBM Herb and wish you a good new week ahead.
Rosa.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

thanks Rosa. These two people exited around 300 years apart but here they are together in the square. I wanted to get a photo earlier in the day but the square was so crowded, I gave up. Glad it all worked our in the end.

HBM. Herb

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice images and fascinating sculptures, Herb, thanks for the info.
HBM and a good week.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

My pleasure to share Roger. Glad yo enjoyed them.

HBM, have a good week yourself. Herb

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

SUBLIME..
HBM et agréable semaine salutaire.

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great sculptures and interesting views of the market square. Herb. Your phone gave good results. HBM and have a great week.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Cool ! HBM and a good week ahead, Herb !

2 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Two really lovely sculptures Herb and great background stories. I imagine a lot of people have sat beside them to have their photos taken!! Well captured.

HBM and have a good new week

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Yes, I could hardly get near for the amount of people near these earlier in the day. Perhaps I should have taken them nevertheless. Cheers for your thoughts.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb

2 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

I love the sculptures very much !And of course wonderful information! Not important it was taken by mobile phone,because very well capture and picture!!
HBM and have a good new week!

Beat wishes
Füsun

2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Two wonderful sculptures that tell about the local history, I like it. HBM Herb.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Cheers Christa.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

Nice to have sculptures on public benches, and nice you give us full info. HBM Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

I like this shot very much Herb..........putting a statue of a local character on a bench is a wonderful way of showcasing it and if it encourages people to interact with it, then even better!

Lovely detail in both the bench and statue, especially the surveyor wheel. HBM to you, have a super week.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Keith. I agree with you about the town giving the people some of their history back in this way. I believe, quite large collections of money were donated for these two. Glad you liked the detail rendered on these two.

HBM have a great day too. Herb

2 years ago.

cammino ^club

Interesting informations and beautiful photos.

2 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Eine schöne Erinnerung an diese Persönlichkeiten.
HBM und einen guten Start in die Woche, Herb!

2 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Happy bew week to you .
HBM and take care.

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Als die blind is kun je er rustig bij gaan zitten Herb HBM en mooi weekend

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

A perfect situation and content for a 'bench' shot.. and unique sculptures too - Knaresborough looks good for a visit - // Dj.

2 years ago.

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