Ebenezer Elliott Statue

A statue honouring Ebenezer Elliott (1781-1849), who campaigned against the Corn Laws, which imposed a tax on corn and so made bread more expensive.He also wrote poetry, and so was known as the 'Corn-Law Rhymer' and the 'Pauper's Poet'.

Moved to Weston Park from the city centre in 1875, this statue of poet, factory owner and anti-Corn Law campaigner Ebenezer Elliott is unfortunately thought to be a poor likeness of the man.Elliott was well liked in Sheffield, and in its original location this tribute would not have needed a plaque. Its current location is set just inside Weston Park, near the war memorial. This statue remains a key part of Elliott's legacy in Sheffield.

Much bigger than I thought it was going to be.One of Sheffield's and indeed England's heroes for the people. 1781 - 1849 Campaigner against the Corn Laws through his poetry and known as The Corn Law Rhymer 1831His works were known in the UK, France and USA. The American Episcopal Hymn Book adopted his later Corn Law Hymns. And the words of his People's Anthem were used in the 1971 musical Godspel under the guise of Save The People.