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Where should the second statue of Mary Wollstonecraft go? Well informed mumsnetters please suggest historically appropriate places

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stumbledin · 15/11/2020 19:19

Now that there are plans to get the statue of Mary Wollstonecraft, that was rejected by the Stoke Newington group, made - where should it go?

Ideally the tinsel fairy should be banished to some arty fart gallery or Islington Town Hall, and the second one have pride of place near the building where she set up her school for girls. But too many egos wont let this happen.

I'm asking because I realised I dont know much about her life, and hadnt realised she had live not just in London, but Wales (where?), Bath, Paris and ...

With so many knowledgeable mumsnettters where would be a prime spot?

By the second statue I mean the one by Martin Jennings that was rejected. He has designed(?) the Women of Steel statue and one of Mary Seacole. (Although I am sure there are women who have made great statues of women ... )

twitter.com/MJenningsSculpt/status/1327566067695316992

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lionheart · 15/11/2020 21:49

@TheEndisCummings

Somers Town, near Euston, St Pancras. This is where she lived with Godwin in the Polygon, and where she died in childbirth. There is a beautiful empty tomb in the graveyard by Somers Town - family removed the remains to Bournemouth. I would so love to see a statue there. It is a also a place where justice, if not charity, is severely wanting.
Excellent choice. Does anyone know if there is a fundraiser for this?
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stumbledin · 15/11/2020 21:49

OhHolyJesus if you are interested in digging take a look at the tweet about plans!

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PlanDeRaccordement · 15/11/2020 21:17

At Buckingham Palace were she will be seen constantly.

OhHolyJesus · 15/11/2020 21:14

This is a really lovely idea, I loved the alternative (with the built in bench) and didn't know it was a possibility.

I have no thoughts on the location, only wanted to say this is brilliant. I'd donate to a crowdfunder, though I realise that's what happened last time - frankly had I donated to that I'd ask for a refund!

TheEndisCummings · 15/11/2020 21:11

Somers Town, near Euston, St Pancras. This is where she lived with Godwin in the Polygon, and where she died in childbirth. There is a beautiful empty tomb in the graveyard by Somers Town - family removed the remains to Bournemouth. I would so love to see a statue there. It is a also a place where justice, if not charity, is severely wanting.

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 15/11/2020 20:59

Beverley in East Yorkshire. She went to school there.

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