Statues in Manchester Town Hall

These statues are in Manchester Town Hall, and came about because I wanted to play with my new flashgun (again!). 

First of all is the Great Manchester Scientists John Dalton

followed by James Joule

and finally the bust of Bishop Fraser - who I think opened more churches in Manchester than any other Bishop

Famine Statues

Had a few days in Dublin this week, and was, once again, struck by the volume and quality of the statues there. Some of the most poignant are the set remembering the famine. They are haunting - an impact I'm sure the sculptor aimed at. I also think they are stunning. I hope you agree.