A bronze sculpture that was supposed to show Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, and two corgis has angered some because they believe it doesn’t resemble the real people. The contentious monument was made by North Belfast artist Anto Brennan, who is well-known for his chess sets featuring notable politicians from Northern Ireland. It was inauguratedContinue reading “Sculpture Of Queen Elizabeth II And Prince Philip”
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Mexico’s Awestruck Worshippers Film Virgin Mary Statue ‘Crying’
Worshippers in Mexico were left in amazement after witnessing the real-life ‘miracle’ of a statue of the Virgin Mary ‘crying’ and the stunning scene was captured on film. The apparent miracle is said to have occurred at a church in El Canal, a community in the state of Colima. Hundreds of believers and spectators haveContinue reading “Mexico’s Awestruck Worshippers Film Virgin Mary Statue ‘Crying’”
A Time Capsule Believed To Contain A Picture Of Abraham Lincoln
The graffiti-covered granite plinth that once held a controversial statue of Confederate General Robert E Lee will be removed by the State of Virginia, three months after the bronze monument to Robert E Lee was removed. Governor Ralph Northam said in a statement that preliminary work at the site in Richmond will start and theContinue reading “A Time Capsule Believed To Contain A Picture Of Abraham Lincoln”
Thatcher’s Hometown Has Yet To Build A Statue In Her Honour
Today would have marked Margaret Thatcher’s 96th birthday, but enthusiasts can’t pay their respects at a statue in her home town of Grantham because the 10-foot plinth meant to display it remains empty. It comes more than two years after planners approved the figure, and the Lincolnshire town agreed to honour its most distinguished daughterContinue reading “Thatcher’s Hometown Has Yet To Build A Statue In Her Honour”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 