The Sockman

Local nameThe Sockman
LocationLoughborough, UK

The Sockman is a bronze statue in Loughborough town centre.

The sculpture depicts a man seated on a bollard, naked except for the eponymous sock on his left foot. The sock is symbolic of Loughborough's hosiery industry, and the plinth is engraved with images of the town's history.

The piece has become iconic, and is used as a symbol for Loughborough.

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Sock Man @ Francisco José Jiménez Milán
 

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sockman

Address 3 Market Place, Loughborough LE11 3EA, United Kingdom

Coordinates 52°46'15.805" N -1°12'24.124" E

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