Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City
Light of the City

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This sculpture celebrates the centenary of the federation of the six towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent. The female figure holds a vessel that represents the Staffordshire Hoard, the most valuable collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found; and the male figure holds a plate which reflects the city’s ceramic heritage. The names of the six towns that came together to form the city of Stoke-on-Trent are on the plinth that the two figures stand on. The city council organised a competition for a poem to be written on the sculpture. The winning entry was a two-line poem written by Penkhull musician David Vickers.
Title

Light of the City

Date

2010

Medium

bronze & stainless steel

Accession number

ST1_IB_S017

Acquisition method

commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Work type

Statue

Owner

Stoke on Trent City Council

Custodian

Stoke on Trent City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

3rd December 2010

Access

at all times

Inscription description

etched on the underside of the plate held by the male figure: Salute with light, our city's year; / a century embracing. / Reflect with pride, our city's skills, / from earth to table gracing.

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Located at

Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5SS

Outside the entrance approach to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street.