Statue of George Leeman 1809–1882

Emerging from the railway station and walking towards the city you can’t ignore the impressive statue of George Leeman standing outside the first arch in the city walls.

Leeman was a successful lawyer and politician, but it was his impact on the railways that was his greatest legacy. He played a significant part in the investigations into illegal share dealings that led to the downfall of his political opponent, George Hudson, the “Railway King”.

Photo 224, May 2011