A PORTRAIT of Mo Mowlam, Redcar’s well-known former MP, is back in her old constituency of 14 years as part of a cultural education programme.

John Keane’s painting of the former Northern Ireland Secretary has been on show in the National Portrait Gallery and is now loaned to Kirkleatham Museum until Sunday 14th December.

The loan is part of the 'Making A Mark' programme organised by Tees Valley Museums and the National Portrait Gallery with the aim of making local school children more aware of their local heroes and heritage as well as increasing their aspirations.

Mo, who was the MP for Redcar from 1987 until 2001, was regarded as a Labour Party favourite for persuading key figures in Northern Irish politics to sign the Good Friday Agreement through her direct approach to politics.

Councillor Steven Goldswain, cabinet member for community safety, said: “Being able to display the portrait of Mo in the constituency she called home for 14 years is a great honour for Kirkleatham Museum and all the staff that made it possible.”

Kirkleatham Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm with free admission for this exhibit.

More details can be found at www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/kirkleathammuseum.


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