Talking Statues is a project by Sing London designed to bring statues to life from across London and Manchester by giving them a voice. Each of the statues involved in the project is provided with a monologue, written and voiced by a collection of famous writers and actors. The viewer can scan the Talking Statues plaque usi
ng a smartphone and upon scanning, the viewer then receives a ‘phonecall’ from the statue. Talking Statues want to create an outlet for members of the public to connect with public art pieces that are often walked passed and unnoticed, and in the case of the less recognisable figures, most people will have no clue who they are or what relevance they once had.The talking statues in Manchester are:

• Queen Victoria – Piccadilly Gardens
• Abraham Lincoln – Lincoln Square
• The Reading Girl – Manchester Central Library
• L.S. Lowry – Sam’s Chop House…