ONE of the North-East's most famous daughters came face-to-face with her bronze double yesterday.
BBC news correspondent Kate Adie, who is famous for reporting from the world's conflict areas, unveiled the bust of herself at the University of Newcastle. The bust will go on permanent display at the university in honour of her achievements since she graduated from there in 1967, with a degree in Scandinavian studies.
Ms Adie, who is originally from Sunderland and an honorary freeman of that city, returned to Newcastle to view the bust, which was donated to the university by portrait sculptor Shenda Amery.
The sculpture, which now stands in the foyer of the Herschel Building of the university, located opposite the Haymarket, was originally displayed at the Royal Institute of British Sculptors.
It is one of a series of busts by the artist depicting women of influence including Redcar MP Mo Mowlam and barrister Cherie Blair, wife of the Prime Minister.
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