A huge angel statue made out of 100,000 knives has arrived in Hereford.
It aims to raise awareness of knife crime and other forms of violence.
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Also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, the 27ft sculpture is built from 100,000 confiscated knives and blades.
It will be in place outside Hereford Cathedral until Monday, July 12.
Here are your thoughts and pictures about the angel:
The Knife Angel on display at #Hereford Cathedral @HFDCathedral until 12 July.
— Jon Simpson (@justjonsimpson) June 15, 2021
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One of the great things about outdoor #art displays is that they change with the weather... sun, rain, hot, cold, grey, blue it reflects it all and the #KnifeAngel demonstrates this beautifully. pic.twitter.com/mwzqSatGSn
Very proud of ex student Mark Jones whose firm Wye Events was responsible for the illumination of the Knife Angel. Take a look at these stunning pictures. pic.twitter.com/7cPpLRCrQ4
— Earl Mortimer College (@EarlMortimer) June 15, 2021
We are very pleased to be hosting this incredible sculpture for the next four weeks.
— Hereford Cathedral (@HFDCathedral) June 14, 2021
A huge thank you to the volunteer #KnifeAngelHereford team and their supporters for working tirelessly over the last 18 months to bring the #KnifeAngel to the city.@BritishIronwork pic.twitter.com/EaGTueILIy
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What are your feelings about the Knife Angel1. The Angel isn't making money 2. It is a sad face 3. It is touring lots of cities 4. Hereford has knife crime 5. I have seen many teens at the Angel, including schools doing projects 6. It needs strong foundations for 3.5 tons!
What are your feelings about the Knife AngelAbsolutely stunning and beautiful. The hands are a feature saying, please stop knife crime.
What are your feelings about the Knife AngelGreat idea. Very impressive and totally support it. But wrong location! It should be in the middle of town where more youngsters would see it and be influenced, hopefully, to not carry knives. I've not seen youths hanging around the cathedral.
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What are your feelings about the Knife AngelA very impressive piece of work
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What are your feelings about the Knife AngelI think it is amazing, and if it saves lives it’s worth it
What are your feelings about the Knife AngelWonderful! Such a good message
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What are your feelings about the Knife AngelIts impressive. It must have been quite a task making it, and a moving experience making it.
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