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Giant Bradley Day - 27th May 2007

The 12th Giant Bradley Day was held on a rather damp spring day, however the rain did not deter local folk from attending the day's celebrations.   The highlight of the day was the unveiling of a life size wooden statue of William Bradley, carved from a English oak log by Malcolm MacLachlan.

This year there were four giants in town; the giant statue of William Bradley (7ft 9ins) Market Weighton’s most famous resident. Chris Greener (7ft 6 ¼ ins) a regular visitor on Bradley Day however he is no longer the tallest living person in Britain, after holding the title for 40 years he lost it in March this year to Neil Fingleton (7ft 7 ½ ins) who made his first visit today. The fourth Giant was the 'World's Largest Spade'.

The Bradley Statue (covered)
  
The Giant Bradley statue before the unveiling ceremony, and about to be revealed. Chris Greener is at the rear left of the photo, and Neil Fingleton is at the right.
THe Giant Bradley Statue
William Bradley carved in oak.
The Statue
  
After the unveiling ceremony. The photo includes the newly elected town mayor Marion Frith, and Malcolm MacLachlan the sculptor (far right)   A closer view.
The Market Place Archway
  
Street Scene
Street Scenes
Street Scene  
Street Scene
Street Scenes
Street Scene   Morris Minors
Another Street Scene, and a display of Morris Minors
The Giant Spade
The 'World's Largest Spade'
The Thwaites Dray
  
The Thwaites Dray
The magnificent Thwaites Brewery Dray
Chris Greener
  
Chris Greener
Chris Greener towering above the TV reporter.
Chris Greener
This just shows how tall Chris Greener is !
Neil
  
Neil
Neil Fingleton chatting to the Press

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First Posted : 28 May, 2007
Last revision : 28 May, 2007