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Unveiling ceremony JLP01_09_752998
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Date: 15th March 2022
Source: Historic England
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Unveiling ceremony JLP01_09_752998
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Guests listening to a speech during the unveiling ceremony for the bronze sculpture of a shepherd and sheep by Elisabeth Frink at the Paternoster development.
Work on the Paternoster development in the 1960s was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park.
In July 1975, a bronze statue of a shepherd and his sheep, sculpted by Elisabeth Frink, was unveiled at the Paternoster development by the world famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin. The sculpture was commissioned by Paternoster Development as their contribution to European Architectural Heritage Year. Among those present at the ceremony were Sir Kirby Laing and Geoffrey Anderson, then managing director of the Development company
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1970s Ceremony People Public Art Sculpture Spectators
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the unforgettable unveiling ceremony of a bronze sculpture at Paternoster Square in the City of London. The guests are seen engrossed, listening intently to a speech during this momentous occasion. The sculpture, created by renowned artist Elisabeth Frink, depicts a shepherd and his sheep, symbolizing harmony and tranquility amidst the bustling urban landscape. The Paternoster development itself was an ambitious joint venture undertaken in the 1960s by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. It encompassed various office blocks, a shopping precinct, an expansive piazza, and even a three-level car park. In July 1975, as part of their contribution to European Architectural Heritage Year, Paternoster Development commissioned Frink's masterpiece. The unveiling ceremony was graced by none other than world-renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin himself. Notable figures such as Sir Kirby Laing and Geoffrey Anderson were also present on this momentous day. This photograph not only showcases the stunning sculpture but also highlights the significance of public art in enriching our surroundings. It serves as a timeless reminder of how art can bring communities together while adding beauty to our everyday lives. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection for posterity, it stands testament to both artistic excellence and architectural heritage that continues to inspire generations today.
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