Sarah Jane Rees was also known as Cranogwen.
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Cranogwen was a trailblazer who challenged expectations of women during the Victorian era.
A scale model of a statue dedicated to Lady Rhondda has been revealed by the sculptor, Jane Robbins.
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Lady Rhondda was a suffragette, a business leader and an editor. A statue of her is expected to be revealed in Newport, south Wales, next year.
Statues grace the covers of history books, museum pamphlets and course syllabi.
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The danger in these metaphors is they can subconsciously discourage reinterpretation, which can further contribute to sexist, racist and colonial influence in historical writing.
Maggi Hambling’s statue tribute to Mary Wollstonecraft has been met with much criticism.
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Is the statue a fitting tribute to the fierce feminist writer?