Sculpture: Soweto children
Erection date: 13/6/1998
Inscription
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Dedicated by Bishop Wood of Croydon to the 116 children who died in Soweto on June 16th 1976, and unveiled on June 13th 1998 by His Excellency Happy Mahlangu, Deputy Commissioner for South Africa.
Supported by the Borough of Lambeth, Brixton Challenge, National Lottery and private donations. Commissioned by the 198 Gallery.
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"First Child", artist - Raymond Watson
These sinewy figures expressively represent a mother and father in Soweto, the father carrying their dead child.
Site: Soweto children (1 memorial)
SW9, Max Roach Park
This park was named after Max Roach (1924 – 2007) the American jazz musician who opened it himself in 1986.
