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Campaign to create RSPB founder statue stops off in Kinross as part of countrywide tour
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dailyrecord.co.ukA campaign to create a statue of RSPB founder and eco pioneer Emily Williamson will stop off in Kinross as part of a countrywide tour.
Four sculptors have each created a beautiful design of a statue for Emily and the maquettes (miniature statues) will be on display at RSPB Loch Leven from 10am until 4pm today (October 8).Visitors will be able to find out more about the Emily Williamson Statue Campaign project and vote for their favourite.Emily’s campaigning began with her horror at the fashion for using feathers in the creation of hats, which peaked in Victorian times where whole birds were used for ostentatious outfits.Emily’s campaign began with a meeting over tea and cakes in 1889 and would ultimately lead to a change in legislation
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