Plinth to replace vandalised Roma memorial tree in Glasgow

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Plinth to replace vandalised Roma memorial tree in Glasgow

Dec 6, 2019

A memorial to Roma victims of the Nazis which was destroyed by vandals in Glasgow is to be replaced by a robust granite plinth, the BBC has learned.

The rose tree was planted to mark the Roma Genocide Memorial Day along with a plaque in Queen's Park, Govanhill.

The original memorial was organised by charity Romano Lav - a group which works for the inclusion of Roma people.

Glasgow City Council confirmed it was working with the charity on a replacement.

The BBC understands various options were discussed but the new design will be a granite plinth set in concrete.

A council spokesman said: "We are working with the Roma community on an appropriate replacement to the damaged memorial."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland...-west-50690015