United Kingdom
England
North West England
Hale
John Middleton (Childe of Hale) Statue
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Hale
John Middleton (Childe of Hale) Statue
John Middleton (Childe of Hale) Statue
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"John Middleton (1578–1623) was an English giant who was born in the village of Hale and is commonly known as the Childe of Hale. He was allegedly 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m) tall, and legend tells that he slept with his feet out of the window of his small house, and tales credit him with great strength. He was employed as a bodyguard by the sheriff of Lancashire."
Source: WikipediaJuly 25, 2024
This monument, a beautifully crafted statue of a great man, takes the viewer back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is dedicated to "Childe of Hale" (which is also the name of this highlight), but his real name was John Middleton.
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•November 23, 2024
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