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Academy And Cromwell Statue 1901 Ref: 47251
Academy And Cromwell Statue 1901
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I remember as a youngster my mum and dad talking of the Queen's forthcoming visit to Warrington and how the statue of Oliver Cromwell was to be covered so as not to upset her. They eventually moved the statue to a less visible place and the side of the Academy.

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A memory of Warrington in Cheshire shared on Thursday, 14th August 2008.

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