Elmer's Great North Parade

Tyne and Wear
21 August 19  – 1 November 19
St Oswald's Hospice

Elmer's Great North Parade

In summer 2019, Elmer’s Great North Parade took over Tyne and Wear with a spectacular art trail featuring 50 big and 114 little individually designed elephant sculptures based on the much-loved Elmer character.

Elmer’s Great North Parade was organised by and raised vital funds for St Oswald’s Children’s Hospice, a charity providing care, love and support to babies, children and young adults with complex needs.

The Elmer sculptures raised a staggering £182,200 at auction to support the work of St Oswald’s.

About Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Elmer remains one of the most iconic and widely read children’s book series of all time, selling over 10 million copies worldwide since it was first published by Andersen Press in 1989.

Written and illustrated by celebrated children’s author and artist David McKee, the Elmer books have been translated into more than 60 languages and now new books, toys and clothing add to the world of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

About St Oswald’s Hospice

St Oswald’s Hospice is a charitable organisation which has provided specialist, expert care and services to patients in the North East with life-limiting conditions, and their families, for over 35 years.

As a registered charity, St Oswald’s Hospice relies on the support of their community to help keep their doors open and services free for all who need them.

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