James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)
James Brindley (1716–1772)

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A one and quarter times life-size bronze statute, depicting James Brindley (1716–1772) in eighteenth century dress standing at a table with his working drawings facing the bridge he designed. It is set on a low plinth with two plaques.
Title

James Brindley (1716–1772)

Medium

bronze

Accession number

CV1_TS_S032

Acquisition method

commissioned

Work type

Statue

Owner

Coventry City Council

Custodian

Coventry City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

18th September 1998

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque on plinth: James Brindley / 1716-1772 / James Butler RA; plaque two: A MAN OF VISION - ENGINEER BRINDLEY PLANNED A GRAND CROSS OF CANALS TO UNITE THE RIVERS THAMES, SEVERN, TRENT AND MERSEY

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Located at

Canal Basin, Coventry

CV1 4LH

Located at the end of the jetty facing into the canal.