Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Mother and Child

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A sculpture of a young mother carrying her child, in summer clothing with a bag over her shoulder, set on a simple square granite plinth. The work was relocated in 2020 to make way for new mall development.
Title

Mother and Child

Date

1974

Medium

bronze & granite

Measurements

H 180 x W 50 x D 50 cm (E)

Accession number

BB2_PS_S001

Acquisition method

commissioned by the developers John Laing, and gifted to the people of Blackburn

Work type

Statue

Owner

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Custodian

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

Lord Street West, Blackburn

BB2 1JX