Mary Anning, Bronze statue in Lyme Regis, England
The bronze monument depicts paleontologist Mary Anning at the junction of Long Entry and Gun Cliff Walk, featuring her during a fossil-hunting expedition.
The statue was unveiled on May 21, 2022, following a four-year campaign initiated by schoolgirl Evie Swire to honor the 19th-century fossil collector.
This monument addresses the underrepresentation of women in public art, as it represents one of only four statues of women in southwest England.
Visitors can access the statue year-round at the intersection overlooking Black Ven, where Anning conducted many of her geological discoveries.
The grassroots campaign raised over 100,000 pounds without public funding, demonstrating community support for recognizing female scientists' contributions.
Location: Lyme Regis
Creator: Denise Dutton
GPS coordinates: 50.72526,-2.93040
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:05
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