Jubilee Square, Albert St, Denton
This statue was unveiled by Councillor Martin Wareing MBE JP (Mayor of Tameside, 1988/89) on the 12 Oct 2005.
It is the fourth statue of a series which includes all nine towns that constitute the Borough of Tameside. It shows a man doffing his Linney hat, a famous brand of hat once manufactured in Denton by Walker, Ashworth & Linney Ltd. The statue stands opposite the former Denton Town Hall (now a library) and it is dedicated to the workers of the hatting industry.
Left: 'Tipping the Denton Linney' statue, Apr 2007.
Top right, dedication plaque (Apr 2007) & bottom right, wooden Linney sign (1930s).
Top right, dedication plaque (Apr 2007) & bottom right, wooden Linney sign (1930s).