The Leicester Seamstress
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The Leicester Seamstress
Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 14 Dec 2014
This statue reflects the female contribution to the local hosiery industry. Most hosiery employees were women, working in small workshops or at home. It is outside The City Rooms building on Hotel Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.633561
Longitude
-1.134837