The Lowry Finds A New Mascot in Molly The Mongrel
After a nationwide search, The Lowry proudly announces that Molly has been selected as the best look-a-like of dogs painted by L S Lowry.
Proud owner Stephen Hepworth says that he found Molly as a young abandoned pup in a dog home when she was just six months old. It was Molly who chose Stephen, as she sat up and begged when he passed her kennel. Although she was very sick and thin at the time, Molly's interest in Stephen paid off and they have been the best of companions ever since.
Now a healthy five year old, Molly is never happier than walking the streets of Salford or chasing her ball.
Molly held a press conference at The Lowry to launch her new status as our official mascot and posed calmly for the cameras. This taste of stardom has led to speculation that she may well be auditioning for the coveted role of Toto in The Lowry's Christmas show, The Wizard of Oz.
Sources close to Molly say of the rumour, "Woof!"
Runners up for The Lowry Mascot 2004
The Lowry’s hunt to find 'real-life' Lowry dog look-a-like was enormously popular with over 90 entries from all over the UK. Many did have a striking resemblance to the ones found in Lowry's paintings but competition was tough. Originally a stray, the winner is 5 year old Molly. The shape of Molly’s tail finally swung it!
However The Lowry short-listed the following 7 entries who are:
Sid:Owners - Alison and Ian Shaw
Ruby: Owner - Tom Maguire
Georgina: Owner - Diane Hallworth
Monty: Owner - Ann Harrison
Dash: Owners - Stan and Norma Wroe
Bell: Owner - Janet Jackson
Lady: Owner - Mrs Buckley
Posted on Thursday, 29 April 2004 under News