Alfred Ernest Tysoe (21 March 1874 – 26 October 1901) was an English athlete, and winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Olympic Games representing Great Britain.

[1] Born in the Old Vicarage, Padiham, near Burnley England, Tysoe ran part-time with the Skerton Harriers running team while still working as a farm labourer.

[2][3] In 1898, he helped the team to win their sixth National Cross Country championship.

[4] He won easily, beating John Cregan from the United States by 3 yards.

This stone was erected by the many admirers of this famous athlete, by whom he was held in the highest esteem."