Pictures of JFK Memorial in Digbeth
JFK Memorial
A memorial commemorating US President John F Kennedy has been unveiled in Digbeth in Birmingham.
Irish community pleased JFK memorial has returned to Birmingham
A newly restored mosaic of American President John F Kennedy has been unveiled in Birmingham today.
The artwork was built in the 1960s with money raised by the Irish community. But, despite a battle to save it, it had to be removed in 2000 to make way for building development.
The mosaic has now been recreated by an artist in Kent and returned to take pride of place in Digbeth.
Patrick O'Neill from the Birmingham Irish Community Forum, is pleased that it has returned.
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Why put a JFK memorial in Digbeth?
The mural to the late American President John F. Kennedy was made using money raised by the Irish community in the 1960s.
The new-look mosaic, that has been restored, will be unveiled today in its new home on Floodgate Street near the Irish Centre by the Cannon Brown from St Anns Parish.
How the JFK memorial in Digbeth was put together
Video courtesy of Dave Birks
JFK memorial to be unveiled in Digbeth
A mosaic dedicated to American President John F Kennedy is being unveiled in Digbeth High Street.
The mural was taken down from its original home in St Chad's in 2000 because of redevelopment work taking place.
It has been restored by artist Oliver Budd.