Statue Eased Into Place

Steve Williams watches as the statue is lowered onto the plinth

Steve Williams watches as the statue is lowered onto the plinth

A small crowed gathered on Union Street in Chorley yesterday afternoon (Thursday) to watch the Pals statue lowered onto its plinth in readiness for the official unveiling ceremony on Sunday.

Early in the day, Chorley Pals Memorial Chairman & Co-Founder, Lindsay Hoyle MP was on hand to formally accept the statue.

Fellow Co-Founder & Trustee, Steve Williams was invited to witness the statue being eased into position from the top of the plinth, courtesy of contractors Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd.