Jimmy Savile Donation

Sir Jimmy Savile has made a significant contribution to the monument fund. He visited the site where the final work on the monument is taking place to see progress.

Sir Jimmy said "This is one of the finest sculptures in the world today. It will rank along side any of the world's greatest monuments.

I lived through all this. When I look at the monument I can smell the nights of the bombing raids. If it wasn't for all the lads and lasses at the time, none of us would be here today. This is a stunning permanent picture of what we went through. I feel very humble seeing this."

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Sir Jimmy in front of one of the main friezes.