To celebrate Manchester Pride , LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester has unveiled an incredible LEGO mosaic of iconic entertainer, Foo Foo Lammar.
The stunning mosaic consists of a whopping 9,216 LEGO pieces and took Master Model Builder Jacob McPeake over 18 hours to create.
The awesome mosaic highlights Foo Foo’s colourful persona, featuring their trademark blonde bouffant wig, iconic dangling earrings, and sharp wit!
Foo Foo Lammar, born Frank Pearson, was a legendary figure in Manchester’s entertainment scene and played a pivotal role in establishing the city as one of Britain’s leading LGBTQ+ areas.
Becoming one of the UK’s most beloved drag acts throughout the 1960s, Foo Foo then purchases his first club in 1971, which quickly became a premier nightspot for Manchester United players and showbiz stars.
Not only was he known for his electrifying stage presence but also for his philanthropic efforts. Lammar tirelessly fundraised for charities like the Christie, where he was treated for cancer before passing away on November 7, 2003, at the age of 65.
Jacob McPeake, Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester, said: “We are beyond delighted to unveil this tribute to Foo Foo Lammar. Their legacy continues to resonate throughout Manchester and beyond.
“Creating this mosaic has been an honour and I hope it brings joy and pride to everyone celebrating in Manchester this August. It took a lot of imagination and over 9000 LEGO pieces to create the artwork, so to see the final creation is really special.
“We decided to incorporate the bee, an emblem of Manchester, into the mosaic as a symbol of the cities resilience and community spirit. On top of that, this year’s Manchester Pride is ‘buzzing to be queer’, so it fits together perfectly!”
