Statue of anti slavery campaigner to be erected in Belfast city centre despite last minute objection
A statue of the black American anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass planned for Belfast City Centre has finally received planning approval at City Hall, despite facing a last minute anonymous objection.
The proposed sculpture will measure 2.43 metres in height including the plinth, will be cast in bronze and will be a dark brown colour. Council officers recommended it for approval.Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in America. He first visited Belfast in 1845 at the invitation of the Belfast Anti-Slavery Society and returned for a second visit in 1846.
“In terms of the impact on public safety, the proposal is located on Lombard Street. Given the planter base already exists and will be retained, with the statue erected on it, it is not thought that the proposal would have a significant adverse impact on public safety.” “We have addressed this in the report and sought delegated authority for officers to address any further material matters raised through neighbour notification processes.”
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