The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield was George A'Green, (a pinder was the keeper of the pen that held stray domestic animals). George would have lived north of the present-day Pinderfields Hospital. According to legend, the Pinder got the better of Robin Hood in a fight and so was invited to join Robin's band of outlaws.
The statue of the jolly pinder is depicted in a welcoming stance with one hand raised as if to say “hi” but also to say “slow down there ” . In the other hand he holds a staff with which to enforce his words.
The statue is in a busy residential area, so please use stealth. Take a few minutes to admire the statue and read the plaque. The fencing is amusing too.
There is no local parking (sorry) but there is plenty of pay and display not too far away (some free or cheap on Sundays).
there is no need to venture off the pavements.