Statue of Duncan Edwards - A Dudley & West Midlands Gem!

The statue of former Manchester United footballer Duncan Edwards (1936-58) at the Dudley Market Place. By James Butler, 1999, it was restored and relocated in 2015.


Public Art: Duncan Edwards statue, Dudley

Designer: James Butler Location: Market Place, Dudley

Depicts the Dudley born footballer Duncan Edwards (1936-58). He played for Manchester United, and died during the 1958 Munich air disaster.

Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards

Duncan EdwardsStatue of Duncan Edwards, Dudley (October 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The statue of Duncan Edwards can be seen from Castle Street looking towards the Dudley Market Place.

Duncan EdwardsStatue of Duncan Edwards, Dudley (December 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

Project dates

26 Jan 2024 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity
Sport & leisure

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com