Historic town hall sculptures to be cleaned and restored in 'once in a generation' project
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox NINE historic sculptures above the entrance of Bolton Town Hall are to be repaired and cleaned in a ‘once in a generation’ project at the listed building.
A planning application submitted by Bolton Council offers a fascinating insight into the history of the building, which was built between 1866 and 1873.
The pediment sculpture group above the main entrance to the town hall is described as ‘an important work’ by the sculptor William Calder Marshall, symbolising the commerce and manufacturing underpinning Bolton’s wealth at the time of its construction.
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