Female figure on Accrington Cenotaph

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Female figure on Accrington Cenotaph

Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 9 Nov 2014

According to the notes written at the time of the unveiling of the World War One cenotaph in 1922, this female figure represents "Compassion" and "Piety". She holds a wreath and a palm leaf.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.744782
Longitude
-2.357649