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.
1. Lion of Portsea
Unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
2. Lion of Portsea
Unveiling of the restored 'lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
3. Lion of Portsea
Richard Sexton, Nevaeh Mehmet (6) and Pete Codling at the unveiling of the restored 'Lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
4. Lion of Portsea
Crowds at unveiling of the restored 'Lion of Portsea'. Photo by Matt Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
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