Sculpture showcasing role of women installed

A statue paying tribute to the women who harvested and worked the cloth for Victorian mills has been installed in Nottingham.

'Standing in this Place' features an African-Caribbean farm worker and British mill worker clasping hands in greeting.

It was placed in the new Green Heart park, where part of the former Broadmarsh shopping centre stood, on Tuesday.

Sculptor Rachel Carter said she was delighted to see the artwork put in place and hopes it raises awareness about the city's history.

"We really wanted to delve into the under-represented, and to give some voice and recognition to the thousands of unnamed women who were the driving forces behind the East Midlands cotton and textile industry," she said.

"It's been such an amazing journey that we've been on together."

The artwork is due to be officially unveiled at a ceremony on Sunday.

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