Britain Sculpture

September 3, 2012
dThis is an undated image release by the Banks Group of a rock and earth sculpture in Northumberland northern England. Britain's Princess Anne unveiled Monday Sept. 3, 2012 a giant goddess sculpted from rock, earth and waste reclining in the remains of a coal mine in northern England. The private ceremony will formally declare that the 1,300 foot (400 meter) long figure, named Northumberlandia, has been completed. The female figure, also known as “The Lady of the North,” predictably has divided local opinion, with one local official calling it ridiculous. Backers of the project hope it will attract thousands of visitors, and create jobs.(AP Photo/Banks Group)
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