Ellesmere Port Civic Square, Ellesmere Port C65 0AZ
Following the overwhelming response to the Knife Angel and its National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Programme and Tour, Greater Manchester Police wanted to collaborate with us to create their own specific monument.
Marking the first occasion a British Constabulary has entrusted us with firearms, as well as blades, the GMP handed to us thousands of seized and collected weapons to create a dedicated monument.
Fuelled and inspired by the trust that the GMP had in us, we wanted to create a monument that was both visually magnificent and striking, whilst also resonating with the Manchester community.
The Bee is made entirely of weapons from Manchester exclusively. It’s taken two years and now it’s a huge relief it is being used and out on its Manchester tour. There’s never been a national monument made of firearms before.
The worker bee is an important symbol to the people of Manchester, signifying a city made by the workers and by the people. The bee inspires the idea that together, we are stronger and can achieve incredible goals as a society.
The Manchester Bee Monument
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Ellesmere Port. It is the first UK sculpture to be made entirely of firearms, and is a dedicated monument against violence.
All are welcome
Friday 27th June 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Tuesday 1st July 2025 – 3pm to 7:30pm
Thursday 3rd July 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Friday 4th July 2025 – 11am to 2pm
Ellesmere Port Civic Square, Ellesmere Port C65 0AZ
Free
No need to book, just come along
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