This is brilliant. Erected by the workers of Alexandra Road, only visible from Alexandra Road.
Viewed from East Wall Road. Or rather, not viewed. |
Nice use of a re-entrant corner. |
Like many Marian Shrines, it dates from the Marian year of 1954. The somewhat intriguing plaque above seems later - In Memoriam/Hughie Conalty/Thanks for the laugh and memories. |
The outstretched hands and the motif of crushing the serpent underfoot echo the representation on the Miraculous Medal. |
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