EAST Lancashire residents are being invited to have their say on who will be the face of the new £20 note.

The Bank of England has launched a consultation to find a historic British artist to feature on the note.

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The organisation is asking the public to suggest who they believe should be recognised from the world of visual art – from painters and sculptors to fashion designers and photographers.

Nominations can only be made for historic visual artists and the bank said it will not represent living characters on its banknotes.

Architects, ceramicists, print-makers and film-makers are also among visual artists who can be nominated.

Victoria Cleland, chief cashier and director of notes, said: “Characters have been on our banknotes since 1970 and they provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate individuals from the past who have made significant contributions in a number of fields.

“The visual arts are clearly an area of outstanding British achievement and influence and I am very much looking forward to meeting people across the UK to hear how they have been inspired by it.”

For more information, visit www.bankofengland.co.uk.