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

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This figurative stone sculpture signifies the motif of rebirth and new life, representing an optimistic image, whilst reflecting the regeneration and hopes of the area. It was created by the sculptor with the help of youngsters from St Luke’s Primary School and the Friends of Bethesda Chapel. The sculpture forms the centrepiece to Bethesda Gardens.
Title

Mother and Child

Date

2004

Medium

stone

Accession number

ST1_IB_S019

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

Access

at all times

Inscription description

just under the base of the figure on the top part of the plinth: MOTHER AND CHILD BY ANT BEETLESTONE 2004

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Located at

Bethesda Gardens, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5SS