The Peel Monument on Holcombe Hill was erected in 1852 as a tribute to Sir Robert Peel the British politician who was twice Prime Minister and was born nearby in the town of Bury.
The tower rises to a height of 128 feet and cost £1,000 to build. The funds were raised by public subscription.
As Prime Minster Sir Robert is most famously associated with free trade and in particular the repel of the Corn Laws in 1846. Before he was Prime Minister, Peel as Home Secretary oversaw the passing in 1829 of the Metropolitan Police Act which brought into being the Metropolitan Police Force.
Monuments, Buildings - Novelty / Interesting
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By: Mike_bjm
