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New mural in Ramsey celebrates and elevates Manx poet Josephine Kermode
Overview
A new five-metre-high mural has been unveiled in Parliament Street, Ramsey, on the Isle of Man, celebrating the life and work of poet Josephine Kermode, who published under the name Cushag. Created by illustrator Jo Davies, the artwork incorporates one of Kermode's well-known poems and features a QR code allowing passers-by to listen to the poem in both English and Manx.
Key points
- A new five-metre-high mural in Ramsey, Isle of Man, honours poet Josephine Kermode, known by her pen name Cushag.
- The artwork was created by Ramsey-based illustrator Jo Davies near the building where Kermode was born in 1852.
- The mural incorporates one of Kermode's poems celebrating the Manx national flower and folklore.
- A QR code next to the mural enables people to listen to the poem in both English and Manx.
- The project forms part of a year-long celebration aimed at promoting the Manx language.