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Dramatic Birmingham Blitz sculpture goes on display to mark 75th anniversary

A multi-media sculpture built by schoolchildren and members of the public is being unveiled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Birmingham Blitz. It's made from 2,241 handcrafted lanterns to represent each person who died. People in the city can enjoy and reflect on the work until Sunday 22nd November, from dusk until 9pm.

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Birmingham Blitz installation on display in Bullring

Projections of the destruction caused during the Birmingham Blitz play directly onto the sculpture. Credit: ITV News Central

A multi-media sculpture built by schoolchildren is being unveiled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Birmingham Blitz.

The sculpture is in the form of a demolished house bombed out in the Blitz. Credit: ITV News Central

Finishing touches to the artwork have been taking place all day outside the permanent memorial to victims by the Bullring Markets.

It's made from 2,241 handcrafted lanterns to represent each person who died. Credit: ITV News Central

People in the city can enjoy and reflect on the work until Sunday, from dusk until 9pm.

The project has been a collaboration between the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and creative arts company Metro-Boulot-Dodo. Credit: ITV News Central

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