2010
NZ3567 : Dolly Peel statue, River Drive, South Shields
taken 13 years ago, near to North Shields, North Tyneside, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Dolly Peel in this square

Dolly Peel statue, River Drive, South Shields
Dorothy ('Dolly') Peel (1782-1857) was a South Shields fishwife and smuggler and famous local character. She often attempted to protect local sailors from the press gang.
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The life size statue was by Billy Gofton and was unveiled in 1987.
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Newcastle Libraries has a photo of Dolly here Link
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The life size statue was by Billy Gofton and was unveiled in 1987.
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Newcastle Libraries has a photo of Dolly here Link

