Heywood statue and Albert Memorial in Albert Square, Manchester, England, UK, beneath a clear blue sky.

Heywood statue and Albert Memorial in Albert Square, Manchester, England, UK, beneath a clear blue sky. The white marble statue of nineteenth-century banker and philanthropist Sir Benjamin Heywood stands in the foreground while the ornate Gothic Albert Memorial rises behind. Albert Square is one of Manchester's principal civic spaces, surrounded by important historic architecture close to the Town Hall. The photograph is suitable for editorial coverage of Manchester heritage, Albert Square, Sir Benjamin Heywood, the Albert Memorial, public sculpture, Victorian history, Gothic architecture, city-centre tourism, civic monuments and public realm. Bright summer light and a deep blue sky emphasise the pale stone of the statue and the intricate spire of the memorial, creating a strong heritage cityscape. The image is useful for travel features, architectural history, civic identity and coverage of the continuing restoration and renewal of Manchester's historic central squares.