A striking sculpture will celebrate hundreds of inspirational women after permission was granted for its installation.
Ribbons, by artist Pippa Hale, will stand up to four metres tall at Quarry Hill, bearing 384 names chosen in a public ballot. The project was developed by Rachel Reeves – Leeds West & Pudsey Parliamentary Candidate during her time as Leeds West MP – Leeds City Council, Leeds Arts University and Leeds City College. It was backed by Judith Blake, who was serving as Leeds City Council leader, and former YEP Editor Hannah Thaxter.
“The ribbons and the names are physically and metaphorically tied together over space and time in a celebration of womanhood that is embedded in the very fabric of the city.” Don’t miss any of the latest stories and breaking news from Leeds with our free daily newsletter Former Olympic boxer Nicola Adams and the social reformer Isabella Ford are among women featured in the project.
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