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Description: | A soft white marble statue of Perkins with his hands on the hilt of his sword. Set upon a yellow stone pedestal including a 2-tier base and rising from 3 steps. Each face of the pedestal is inset with a pink granite tablet. Additional Information: Edward Mosely Perkins (1821-1871) was born in London and came to Birtley as a partner in its Iron Company and two local pits in 1858. He took over Birtley Hall and was famous for his fine conservatory of ferns, described as being just like a hot jungle. Apart from his business interests, Perkins was very active in public office, being a Councillor, Magistrate and Lord Mayor of Newcastle. He became a Captain in the Durham Rifle Corps, rising to Lieutenant Colonel. He died in London.(1) | Subjects: | Statue | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: Burn, George | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7515... | Go to resource |
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