William Ewart Gladstone

Another notable statue in the town centre of Blackburn is that of politician William Ewart Gladstone (1809 – 1898), who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, and 1892-94, giving a total of four terms in office, more than any other person, and he was also the oldest UK Prime Minister during his last term, at the age of 84.

Ian

[Margo Sayer]

VML this shot of this much loved elder statesman.

[gloria jones]

Super capture of this statue...and interesting history...To think he still had the energy and faculty to lead a country at age 84.

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of the statue and the nice lighting on it.

[bruni]

Perfect lighting for this picture. 4 four ending at the age of 84. wow.

[Dione Giorgio]

I read about Gladstone in our English History books when I was a boy. And I know he was Prime Minister but that is all that I can remember now. Beautiful shot. I like the dark blue sky in the background.

[bkb in the city]

Great statue

[Fisher Family]

@s4sayer @seattlite @pyrrhula @bruni @sangwann @bkbinthecity

Thank you all for your generous comments and favs, they are appreciated.

This statue is just one of many statues and sculptures in the centre of Blackburn. I had an impression of Blackburn as a run down industrial town - I was wrong.

Ian