LIZZIE
DEARDEN Monday 23 December 2013
“The 30ft plastic shell was erected around the Grade I
listed London landmark last month for the festive season. Westminster Council
aimed to add some seasonal sparkle as well as shielding the statue from drunken
vandals and souvenir hunters. The statue's most recent accident came when its
bow had to be fixed after it was broken by a tourist in May 2012.In a statement
ahead of the snow globe’s instalment, creators Wildstone said: “The memorial
which was built in 1892, is one of the UK’s most photographed and loved
landmarks, and the snow globe will protect it for the enjoyment of future
visitors.” The inflatable PVC membrane was constructed by “fabric structure
experts”, it said. Adverts were also displayed on boards surrounding the globe.
Planning permission was granted last year for it to be installed for every
Christmas until 2016 but it lasted little over a month.”
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