Women shipyard heroes immortalised in stunning sculpture
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My Sunderland, 10 January, 2025. "A stunning sculpture paying homage to the forgotten women of Sunderland's shipyards has officially been unveiled by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson MP. Situated on the banks of the River Wear, Molly is a life-size corten steel sculpture created by Dr Ron Lawson, an artist and senior lecturer at the University of Sunderland, whose own career began in heavy industry. The artwork was commissioned by Sunderland City Council and the Sunderland branch of the Soroptimists - an organisation supporting and championing women and girls across the globe - and is the latest piece of public art to be added to the city's growing sculpture trail......" -
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Link: https://www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/33691/Women-shipyard-heroes-immortalised-in-stunning-sculpture
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