William Bradley

William Bradley, the Yorkshire Giant, was born at Market Weighton in the East Riding of Yorkshire on the 10th February 1787.

He was the fourth son of a family of thirteen, who were all of normal build.

At the age of 20 he was an amazing seven feet and nine inches tall, and weighed 27 stones.

He spent some years as the 'Yorkshire Giant' with a group of travelling showmen, before eventually retiring to his native Market Weighton.

He died on the 30th May 1820.

After his death he was buried in the grounds of All Saints Church, but as it was feared that body snatchers might attempt to steal his remains, he was later re-interred inside the church itself.