| Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy’s statue – ‘Our Elizabeth’ – will be unveiled on 8th March 2022 in Bridge Street, Congleton.
The statue will be unveiled by The Baroness Lady Hale of Richmond and Sculptor Hazel Reeves, Elizabeth’s Group and Congleton Town Mayor Denis Murphy will be in attendance as well as lots of local schools and other groups. There will be a parade down the main street (Lawton Street – High Street – Bridge Street) followed by readings and musical performances, until the unveiling itself at 2pm. 11am onwards – Victorian-themed stalls and games in Bridge Street 11.30am – Elizabeth’s ‘Punch and Judy’ show 1pm – Parade along Lawton Street and Bridge Street to the statue Led by the Beartown Stompers jazz band. On arrival, there will be additional musical performances, readings and speeches. 1.15 – Welcome by Congleton Mayor, Denis Murphy 2pm – ‘Our Elizabeth’ Unveiled by The Rt Hon the Baroness Lady Hale Followed by Reflections from Sculptor, Hazel Reeves There will be opportunities for photographs and ‘selfies’ with Our Elizabeth. 2.45pm – ends We hope everyone in Congleton (and many from further afield) will come and join in the fun. If you would like to join the Parade, please come to Back Park Street Car Park (off Lawton Street) for 12.45pm. See you there! |
We are unveiling Our Elizabeth on 8th March
