Die sechs Meter hohe Statue von Aethelflaed, der angelsächsischen Kriegerkönigin des Künstlers luke Perry, befindet sich auf der Insel außerhalb des Bahnhofs in Tamworth. Aethelflaed ist eine Schlüsselfigur aus Tamworths Vergangenheit, die eine Schlüsselrolle in der englischen Geschichte gespielt hat, indem sie eine Kette von Befestigungsanlagen gegen Wikingerinvasoren im gesamten Königreich Mercia aufgebaut hat. Ihre Festung von Tamworth im Jahr 913 v. Chr. wurde Vorläufer von Tamworth Castle. Der Beitritt Aethelflaeds als weibliche Herrscherin, Tochter von König Alfred dem Großen, wurde als eines der einzigartigsten Ereignisse in der frühen mittelalterlichen Geschichte beschrieben.

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• Format: 4000 x 6000 px | 33,9 x 50,8 cm | 13,3 x 20 inches | 300dpi
• Aufnahmedatum: 3. Juli 2023
• Ort: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK

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Installation of the huge monument on the roundabout outside Tamworth Railway Station marked the end of 18 months of consultation, designing, planning and back-breaking labour by artist Luke Perry. The six-metre tall steel figure was put in place during a meticulous operation on Sunday, May 20, 2020, involving a large crane, ropes and ladders. The result is an impressive, striking sculpture which will greet people as they step off the train and point them towards the town centre along Victoria Road. For sculptor and artist, Luke, it was the final stage in a long project which became a real labour of love. “It’s really nice to have the statue finished and safely in place, ” Luke said. “Although we had practised putting her together off-site, you can never know how something will look on location and how it will fit into the street scene. I’m really pleased with the final effect as engineering wise this is rather advanced for a sculpture and I think it works really well. “I enjoy working in Tamworth so I will miss the team here; it’s probably the best team I have worked with in my career. They are all very innovative and forward-thinking in their approach to engaging people with the arts. While I’ll miss that, I won’t miss the hard labour! I’m still having physio now from the hours of work; but I wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve loved helping to raise awareness of Aethelflaed. The people of Tamworth told me they were most proud of their Anglo-Saxon heritage and I think we’ve successfully brought that to life for generations to come.” Unveiling the statue was one of the final duties performed by the outgoing Mayor of Tamworth, Cllr John Chesworth, before his term of office came to an end the next day. He said: “The unveiling of this statue of our Lady of the Mercians marks the end of a long project by many different partners, and the end result is really stunning.

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