The stonemasons hope their work will inspire women to get involved in a 'male-dominated' profession.
Emma Hudson, Antonello Tiozzo, Emma Knowles, Serena Cattaneo and Rutendo Chinogureyi are working on the new monument at Shibden Hall in Halifax
Landowner Ms Lister lived at Shibden Hall until her death in 1840 and left behind a series of intimate diaries detailing her love affairs with women. The monument aims to reflect the strength of Anne Lister and her love of landscapes and the mining industry, the team said.
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