Art at Godley Head Gun Emplacements

29 August 2020

Art at Godley Head Gun Emplacements

29 August 2020

Mural featuring female World War II personnel by street artist Wongi Wilson on part of the Godley Head Gun Emplacements. The art was painted to celebrate the reopening of the emplacements following earthquake damage and to discourage taggers from the site.

Creator: SarahT

Area: South East / Godley Head

Contributor: SarahT

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Uploaded by: SarahT

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