This bronze statue honors Joseph Brotherton, a British politician and social reformer, who served as the first mayor of Bolton. Created by sculptor Thomas Woolner, the statue depicts Brotherton in formal attire, standing with his weight shifted onto his right leg, while his left hand rests on a book. His facial expression conveys a sense of determination and conviction. The statue is mounted on a granite pedestal, which features an inscription that reads, "Joseph Brotherton, 1816-1891, First Mayor of Bolton, 1838-1839."