The Gothic details are wonderful examples of the carver's skill, the wreathed " Prentice's pillar " being the subject of a well-known legend.
Prentice, the historian of the Anti-Corn-Law League, who was then editor of the Manchester Times, describes how, in the year 1835, he received for publication in his paper a series of admirably written letters, under the signature of "Libra," discussing commercial and economical questions with rare ability.
When Taylor and Prentice heard the news they quickly returned to St. Peter's Field and began interviewing eyewitnesses.
A Mr Prentice, at Stowmarket, is also said to have met with his death in a similar manner.
He marr. and had a son James who entered prentice to James Home, merchant, 7th Feb. 1677.