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Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Rob Maltby were just an ordinary, sweet, gentle young couple in love, who happened to be Goths. A bunch of thugs, who couldn't cope with anyone who wanted to be different, beat them up. Sophie suffered severe head injuries, from which she died.
A Trust has been set up in her memory, to try to increase tolerance of young people's cultures and life-style choices.
This memorial bench is on the seafront at Whitby, spiritual home to all Goths and a rather lovely place to be commemorated. Memorial benches are usually dedicated to loved ones who lived to a ripe old age, enjoying walking and country views in their retirement. I found the mix of tradition and Goth black flowers poignant.
The title is taken from the plaque, see V2.
Thanks for looking,
Moira
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D90  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 16.0-85.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 28 Mar 2012 - 2:54 PM |
| Focal Length: | 35mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/4.6 |
| Aperture: | f/4.5 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -1/3 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Shutter speed priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | On, Return detected |
| Title: | An angel too soon |
| Username: | 
mrswoolybill |
| Uploaded: | 26 Apr 2012 - 8:07 AM |
| Tags: | Photo journalism, Specialist / abstract |
| Votes: | 56 |
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Comments
Your description is perfect, very poignant. We didn't manage to get as far as the West Cliff this time. The black rose is a very apt tribute and your portrayal is very sympathetic.
Dave
Thank you folks. Northumberland is currently making up for two months of drought, so I should actually get some time on the site today!
Moira
A very sad story, Moira, but a fine set of images of this tribute.
Trev 
V2 for me Moira the sweeping composition somehow suits goths and their fashion style, Poor Lass to die at her age in such a terrible fashion.
There's some consolation that the people who did this were dealt with, but no consolation for the family and friends of Sophie, the loss would be indescribable. They damaged so many lives with thoughtless actions and their own as well.
Your image is a fine tribute to Sophie and Rob, he has to live with his loss.
Dougie
so sad, makes you wonder what the next generation will be like, you have taken the picture and shown it well and with tenderness
Very nice set Moira, i remember hearing about this tragedy on the news, such a sad story. It makes me so fearful for my children and makes me paranoid when i hear of similar occurrences where i live.
This is a lovely tribute.
Ricky.
Edinburgh is full of benches Moira,for past council members who did sod all for all their years of service there.
A more worthwhile tribute for a bench here in my book.
And I can't think of a better location for such a bench as Whitby !!
A fine set.
Mick.
Lovely poignant images. Such a sad story, and a great tribute.
Sylvia
Very sad, very poignant. The flower colour is so right.
Nearly put a similar shot on the site a week ago, a man had drowned assumed by his own hand in a local loch the previous day, like danbrann, it just upset me to look at it. I took the image then thought about sharing it, I'm still undecided.
Intolerance? Seen so much of it experienced some of it, have friends devastated by it, remarkably human failing that we can so easily persuade ourselves that ours with all its faults is the true way and no other.
Steve
Sorry I can't comment Moira, but your images, write up and title have left me speechless.
John.
Thanks again everyone.
I find the story disturbing too, partly because I can imagine it happening again, and anywhere. I'll admit that I didn't recognise Sophie's name at the time. I saw the bench on our way into town, knew that it was something special, and made a detour to photograph it on the way back.
Searching online afterwards I remembered the case immediately. I couldn't see any reference in the articles that I read, but I'm sure I remember that Sophie died because she tried to defend her boyfriend, who was the thugs' main target.
And she was so very young.
Moira
the story was on radio 4...mindless violance nice images
A very poignant tribute to this young couple Moira, I remember reading about this in the news
Very shocking, I never heard of the case... How well you paid tribute in your series and description.
Tolerance seems to get forgotten society tolerates outrageous violence and starts to find excuses but sadly can"t deal with those that are peaceful and different.
A sad story, and unfortunatly not the only one to be told. this is a lovely tribute, the dark flower against the green bench looks pretty.
Johanna
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