HBM - Portrait Bench Rochdale

An usual sight for us as we passed this bench alongside Rochdale Canal the other day.

Described as: a wooden bench, behind which are laser-cut in steel, two-dimensional, life-size images of three important local figures: Dame Gracie Fields; Harriet Ellis (world champion windsurfer) and Lynne Coxell (headteacher of St Edward's CE Primary school).

We had no idea what is was supposed to be presenting at the time as an advertised plaque of description was not there. I have seen many photos of our Gracie but my photo (dictated by the lighting conditions) does not show her at her best here. The rod in her hand, I now figure as a microphone on its stand. - I would say to other photographers: "go back and try again" !

Credit were credit is due though -to the artist and company that made this and full marks for bringing art into the countryside.

HBM, enjoy the day.