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Eleanor memorial scheme
progresses
PLANS for a memorial to Eleanor
Rathbone in a Liverpool park are moving forward.
Artists were asked to express an interest in designing artwork to
commemorate 1 of the City’s greatest political figures.
A total of 28 expressions of interest were received. After shortlisting, it
is intended that, following meetings with local stakeholders, designs will
be produced by the end of May and one will be chosen to be made and
installed.
Eleanor Rathbone was a campaigner for women’s rights and education, and for
social justice. She was the first woman to be elected to the City Council
and in 1929 she was elected as an independent MP for the Combined
Universities seat, a position she held until her death in 1946.
The artwork will be located in the walled garden of Greenbank Park, formerly
the estate of the Rathbone family.
Greenbank Councillor Laura Robertson Collins said:- "We are delighted
at the level of interest in this commission which reflects the importance of
Eleanor Rathbone and her campaigning legacy, and the relevance of her work
on refugees and on child poverty to issues today. We look forward to taking
forward this project."
The artwork will cost about £10,000 and it is envisaged funding will be met
by a number of sources including public subscription. |
