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Sixpence for good luck. Rub the belly of The Tuckshop Tanner Statue. It might bring you good fortune.

The Tuckshop Tanner Statue stands here as a symbol of human kindness. It marks the former site of a tuck shop. Children attending Archbishop Temple School once frequented it.

Lizzie Lambert ran that tuck shop. She gave children sixpence on their birthdays. The school closed in 1974. But Lizzie’s kindness is not forgotten.

The Friends of Archbishop’s Park and the London Borough of Lambeth commissioned this sculpture. Jessica Wetherly created The Tuckshop Tanner Statue. She is an artist who studied locally.

The statue represents a simplified female form. Notice the sixpence relief on her belly. Rub it. Many do. It is said to bring good luck. Over time the bronze has become polished there.

The Tuckshop Tanner Statue commemorates an ordinary woman. She was extraordinary in her kindness. This statue celebrates the female figure in society.

The statue stands on a polished surface maze. This symbolizes the city. It also serves as an interactive play piece.

The Tuckshop Tanner Statue is more than just a sculpture. It represents generosity. It embodies community spirit. It reminds us of simple acts of kindness. It is a legacy of Lizzie Lambert. Her small gifts made a big difference. She is remembered here in Archbishop’s Park.

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