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:
9. Lion of Portsea
Artist Pete Codling at the unveiling of the restored 'Lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
10. Lion of Portsea
Crowds at the unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
11. Lion of Portsea
Richard Sexton, Nevaeh Mehmet (6), Pete Codling at the unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
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