In Elder Park, there is a statue of John Elder, a Scottish Marine Engineer and Shipbuilder. A genius of engineering who died at a young age. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Elder_(shipbuilder)
John Elder Statue
Photo Attribute: Thanks to Leslie Barrie / Statue of John Elder, Elder Park, Glasgow
The statue was sculpted by Joseph Edgar Boehm, who was born in Vienna, of Hungarian parentage:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Edgar_Boehm
Elder Park History: https://www.caingram.info/Scotland/Govan/DSCN0463.JPG
Map Reference : Euro Driving Tour - Around the South Side
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