BBC chiefs are planning to spend nearly £90,000 on a protecting display screen for a statue by paedophile sculptor Eric Gill.
The transfer comes after his Prospero and Ariel sculpture, which is positioned exterior Broadcasting Home in central London, was attacked twice by protesters.
It was beforehand reported that planning permission had been searched for a everlasting 13ft by 9ft glazed display screen, and now the £89,000 price has been launched following a Freedom of Data request.
It exhibits the sum contains ‘fixings’, ‘licensing’, ‘scaffolding rent’ and ‘set up prices’.
Some £50,000 has already been spent on restoring the Thirties statue following the assaults.
It was beforehand reported that planning permission had been searched for a everlasting 13ft by 9ft glazed display screen, and now the £89,000 price has been launched following a Freedom of Data request
The transfer comes after his Prospero and Ariel sculpture, which is positioned exterior Broadcasting Home in central London , was attacked twice by protesters
Gill, who died in 1940, had been a celebrated twentieth century artist – however when his diaries have been revealed after his loss of life, it was revealed he sexually abused his daughters
Marilyn Hawes (pictured), chief govt of marketing campaign group Freedom From Abuse, mentioned: ‘It is insane and outrageous. Of all organisations, BBC ought to throttle again given the affiliation with Jimmy Savile ‘
Gill, who died in 1940, had been a celebrated twentieth century artist – however when his diaries have been revealed after his loss of life, it was revealed he sexually abused his daughters.
Marilyn Hawes, chief govt of marketing campaign group Freedom From Abuse, mentioned: ‘It is insane and outrageous. Of all organisations, BBC ought to throttle again given the affiliation with Jimmy Savile.’
A BBC spokesman mentioned: ‘The BBC on no account condones Gill’s abusive behaviour. Having sought professional recommendation and opinion, we’re repairing the facade in keeping with the constructing’s Grade II-listed standing.’
