Ashton Memorial - Williamson Park - Lancaster

Ashton Memorial - Williamson Park - Lancaster - Lancashire - 4K60fps Walking Tour

Yes, This Millionaire built this for his wife, in memory of his late wife Jessy. Today we visit the Ashton Memorial on our 4K Walking Tour. 4K60fps

The Ashton Memorial is a folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire, England built between 1907 and 1909 by the millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of £87,000 (equivalent to £8.9 million in 2021 money).

The Grade 1 listed Ashton Memorial was commissioned by Lancaster industrialist Lord Ashton as a tribute to his late wife Jessy. It was designed by John Belcher and completed in 1909.

Externally, the dome is made of copper. The main construction material is Portland stone although the steps are made of Cornish granite.

Around the dome are sculptures by Herbert Hampton representing Commerce, Science, Industry and Art. The interior of the dome has allegorical paintings of Commerce, Art and History by George Murray.

At around 150 feet tall it dominates the Lancaster skyline. The first floor outdoor viewing gallery provides superb views of the surrounding countryside and out across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland fells and mountains.

How did Lord Ashton make his money?
James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton, DL, JP (31 December 1842 – 27 May 1930) was a British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. His family's business in Lancaster produced oilcloth and linoleum, which was exported around the world.



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