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Description: | Portrait statue surmounting a stone pedestal, rising from two steps, set in centre of formal garden. Ashworth is depicted in modern dress, his top coat open showing his waistcoat. In his right hand he holds a book. A cloth draped over the column behind his legs is continued around the back of the statue. Additional Information: George Leach Ashworth (1823-73) was born in Rochdale, the son of a textile manufacturer. Educated at Townhead school and worked in the family business. Was one of the first Dissenting magistrates in Lancashire. He was elected to local office in [date], and made an Alderman after the incorporation of Rochdale in [date]. He became Chairman of the General Purposes Committee in [date] and was therefore in a position to direct public works and improvement of the town. He supervised the construction of the Town Hall, the purchase of the Water Works, and the construction of the Bury Road. He was also the prime mover behind the Relief Committee during the cotton famine of 1861-5. Twice mayor of the borough, [dates]. | Subjects: | Statue | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: W. and J. Wills | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7553... | Go to resource |
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