Plans submitted for 'historic' new National Trans Monument in Manchester park to replace memorial following fire damage
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA new National Trans Monument has been proposed for the former site of the UK’s first trans memorial, which was destroyed following a fire two years ago.
The memorial tree in Sackville Gardens, within Manchester’s Gay Village, was left ‘irreparably damaged’ by a fire during Manchester Pride 2022.
The Sycamore tree, which had been part of the gardens for eight years, had been specifically carved as a memorial and was decorated with plaques of trans people who had passed away.
Sparkle, the national transgender charity, has now unveiled plans to replace the sculpture with a new ‘Passing on Light’ design that symbolises the strength and spirit of the trans community and gender diverse people. READ MORE: Jessie J and Eurovision winner Loreen to headline Manchester Pride 2024’s Gay Village Party Made from polished metal, which will subtly mirror visitors, the gardens and the city, the new monument comprises a series of figures which offer moments of contemplation and reflection.
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