This statue is a memorial to Isidora Dolores Ibárruri Gómez (1895 – 1989) and a thank you to those who went out from Britain to fight in the Spanish Civil War. Also known as known as Pasionaria, Passionflower, she was Republican heroine of the Spanish Civil War and a communist politician of Basque origin.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 31 May 2019
Posted as part of Weekend B&W
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Love this. I’m from Glasgow and lived in the Basque Country for a while about 5 years ago. Had no idea she was Basque. Thanks for sharing.
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I didn’t know much about her at all – an amazing character
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Brilliant photography
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It’s an amazingly strong image. A moving post. Glad the crane was there too.
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Great piece of art
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beautiful statue. And yes she was a great woman.
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…fabulous!
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A great bit of history
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A very impressing statue, I like it very much!
Many thanks for the information!
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Striking statue, and a fitting memorial. Fine photo.
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Amazing
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