CANCELLED – Alice Irwin: People Play Trail at The Piece Hall in Halifax

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People Play Trail

The Piece Hall, Halifax
28 February-1 June 2020

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Alice Irwin: People Play Trail at The Piece Hall in Halifax
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Drop into The Piece Hall Welcome Centre and collect a sculpture trail map that will take you on a sketching and symbol spotting journey around The Piece Hall and Halifax. Find out more about People Play by Alice Irwin and other local sculptures. Each completed trail will receive a prize!

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