The Knife Angel Prepares to Fly North
Carlisle, in Cumbria, are beginning preparations to host the iconic Knife Angel in December, making them the most Northern location the sculpture has been to so far on its National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Programme.
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reated and designed by The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry, The National Monument Against Violence and Aggression (otherwise known as the Knife Angel) is touring the country to bring education and awareness to our youth and communities on antiaggression and violent crime, and the devastating impact these can have nationwide. With the Knife Angel planned to be situated outside of the Town Hall in Carlisle city centre, it will be on display from 2 December until January 2022. Carlisle will be the 16th host location for the Knife Angel. Serving as a catalyst for social change, as well as a 206
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memorial to all families and communities affected by violent crime, The Knife Angel has been created from over 100,000 knives collected from all 43 British Police Force Constabularies. Details are yet to be confirmed for the event, but Carlisle police force plan to host their unveiling of the Knife Angel on 2 December 2021. They will also be organising intensive education workshops and activities throughout their hosting period. The Knife Angel is currently located in outside Blackburn Cathedral, in Lancashire, throughout November. After Carlisle, the next stop on the Knife Angel’s National tour will be Barrow, in Cumbria. If you would like to find out more about The Knife Angel and the National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Programme, please visit www.britishironworkcentre. co.uk/show-areas/the-knife-angel-official, or contact The British Ironwork Centre directly. www.lancmag.com
