York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

George Leeman

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. George Leeman

Inscription. George Leeman ( back )
This Statue Was Erected by Public Subscription
To Commemorate the Many Services Rendered By
George Leeman
To His Native City.
He Was
Three Times Lord Mayor of York
Elected M.P. for this City in 1865, 1871, and in 1874.
and was
Chairman of the North Eastern Railway Company
Born 1809 Died 1882
Thomas Varey Mayor
J. Sykes Rymer Sheriff
1883
Unveiled by the Marquis of Ripon, K.C.
13th April 1885
John Close, Mayor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1885.

Location. 53° 57.549′ N, 1° 5.399′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is at the intersection of Station Rise (England Route A1036) and Station Road, on the right when traveling west on Station Rise. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 6FZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northeastern Railway War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); North Eastern Railway Head Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Afghanistan War Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); York War Memorial

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(about 90 meters away); This Bridge (about 180 meters away); Lendal Tower (about 210 meters away); Charles Allen Tree (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); John Snow (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . . George Leeman on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. George Leeman Marker

( back )

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

3. George Leeman

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.