Introduction
The Bank of England are asking members of the public to choose who will be the face on the new £20 note. The face has to be a famous figure from the world of visual arts, so we have made some suggestions as to who it could be.
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Unknown user says
"The Beatles" of course. In the mid sixties they acted as the pied pipers for a new, post war, modern UK. And undoubtedly, played a great role stimulating British business around the world.
Unknown user says
Mary Seacole (1805-1881) - she was a British Black nurse from Kingston, Jamaica, who suffered racial prejudice from the famous Florence Nightingale. Whereas Nightingale was safely miles behind the frontline during the Crimean War (1853-56), Seacole - having been rejected as a nurse by Nightingale because of her skin-colour - decided to risk life and limb, and travelled to the frontline to help wounded British soldiers. It was because of Seacole's selfless service that countless British soldiers had their lives saved - who were then later transferred to Nightingale's hospital far to the rear. Many 'white' British soldiers mention Seacole with affection in letters home to their families in the UK.
Unknown user says
I too believe Mary Seacole should be honoured this way for her bravery and loving care she lavished on British soldiers, saving their lives. Many nurses dedicate their lives to caring, this lady is a perfect example to represent all those who came after her, and followed her lead!
Unknown user says
Mary Queens of Scots or perhaps Robert the Bruce. Try and make peace with the good guys North of the border.???