The golden lion sculpture has been carefully restored by artist Pete Codling, and on Friday, November 3 it was officially unveiled in its position in front of Treadgold Industrial Heritage Museum in Bishop Street by Richard Sexton, Nevaeh Mehmet (6) and Mr Codling.
In pictures:
5. Lion of Portsea
Unveiling of the restored 'Lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
6. Lion of Portsea
Nevaeh Mehmet (6) at the unveiling of the restored 'Lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
7. Lion of Portsea
Unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
8. Lion of Portsea
Nevaeh Mehmet (6) and Richard Sexton unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
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