The Mermaid on Black Rock
by Joan-Violet Stretch
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The Mermaid on Black Rock
Artist
Joan-Violet Stretch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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They had a mermaid trail in New Brighton this summer of 6 statues created of a mermaid legend this one is the original bronze like one with its gorgeous detailed tail. The inspiration behind the project is the ‘Black Rock Mermaid’, who was said to have appeared to a local sailor, John Robinson, in New Brighton in the 18th century. This one is the last one even though it's the original as The trail ends on Victoria Parade in ‘Old Town’ New Brighton with the sixth statue – the eponymous Black Rock Mermaid - this one the original casting was decorated by the creator of the Mermaid statues, Barry Canning-Eaton.
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September 17th, 2017
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