Media descend on Tamworth as striking statue is unveiled
(WorldNews Politics)

The region`s media descended on Tamworth this week as the town`s impressive statue of Anglo-Saxon warrior queen Aethelflaed was finally brought home and unveiled to her people for the first time. Installation of the huge monument on the roundabout outside Tamworth Railway Station marked the end of 18 months of consultation, designing, planning and back-breaking labour by artist Luke Perry. The six-metre tall steel figure was put in place during a meticulous operation on Sunday, May 20, involving a large crane, ropes and ladders. The result is an impressive, striking sculpture which will greet people as they step off the train and point them towards the town centre along Victoria Road. For...