A Statue to Honour the Matchgirls
Why do we need a statue?
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No public memorial to the Matchgirls
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Matchgirls laid the foundations for modern day labour movement and unionism
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Matchgirls deserve a permanent memorial for their role in improving workers’ rights
There is a woeful lack of statues for females in the UK
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Total UK Public Statues 828
Non-fictional named women 65
Named ordinary non-Royals 27
Courtesy of: Public Monuments and Sculptor’s Association (data as April 2018)
What are we doing about it?
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Formed a charity, ‘The Matchgirls Memorial’ in March 2019
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Formed a team dedicated to make this happen (read about our Patrons, Ambassadors and Trustees)
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We have the support of the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Biggs, London and South East Regional TUC, Unite the Union and the GMB
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Working with the Tower Hamlets Council to identify potential sites - first inspection September 2019
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Held an initial Community Open Day event at the Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives for all residents and local interest groups to gather their views
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Will hold more community events to raise awareness and benefit local people