The Yellow Bee (or not)
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Yellow Bee (or not) by Gerald England as part of the Geograph project.
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The Yellow Bee (or not)
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 21 Sep 2018
Located in Exchange Square this Bee was created by and sponsored by Selfridges. The labels on the base read: "Spray-painted in Selfridges bold Pantone 109 (otherwise known as 'iconic Selfridges yellow'), this Bee is inspired by their signature hue and the high-intensity glossy finish of ceramics. Reflecting the buzz of the Selfridges Exchange Square store and the city itself, The Yellow Bee symbolises their commitment to a brighter, more sustainable future." "Founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909, Selfridges is widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store. In 2003 W. Galen Weston purchased the brand and under his ownership Selfridges has become a global destination for fashion, luxury brands and retail theatre. Selfridges Exchange Square opened in Manchester city centre in 2002." Clearly this is not The Yellow Bee - see https://beeinthecitymcr.co.uk/big-bee/the-yellow-bee/ I can only presume the bee had been damaged and been replaced by this temporary bee which has the words "Bee Back Soon" on it.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.484049
Longitude
-2.243635