This is the Merchant Seafarer's War Memorial situated at Britannia Quay, Cardiff Bay, Wales. The artist is Brian Fell and it is in memory of the merchant seafarers from the ports of Barry Penarth and Cardiff who died in time of war. Commissioned in 1994 by the Cardiff Bay Arts Trust it comprises a melding together of a man's face and the damaged hull of a ship. DSD_8031
This is part of a public art piece Legacy on Liverpool docks. The larger group, mother, father, son and daughter represents the many families who emigrated to America via the port at Liverpool. The piece was gifted to the city by the Mormon church and was created by Mark de Graffenried.
A liver bird - this is the one that looks inland - atop the Royal Liver Assurance building, Liverpool. According to popular legend, they are a male and female pair, the female looking out to sea, (watching for the seamen to return safely home) whilst the male looks towards the city (making sure the pubs are open). Probably based on the Cormorant which can still be seen in and around the docks the scultpures were designed by Carl Bernard Bartels and built by the Bromsgrove Guild.
Installed in February 1998 Angel of the North is a popular public art installation in Gateshead UK. With a span of 54m and standing 20m tall it can easily be seen from the nearby A1. Seen here after pranksters added a Christmas hat.
Installed in February 1998 Angel of the North is a popular public art installation in Gateshead UK. With a span of 54m and standing 20m tall it can easily be seen from the nearby A1. Seen here after pranksters added a Christmas hat.
Installed in February 1998 Angel of the North is a popular public art installation in Gateshead UK. With a span of 54m and standing 20m tall it can easily be seen from the nearby A1. Seen here after pranksters added a Christmas hat
Adorning an exterior wall of the new Coventry Cathedral is this rather imposing artwork by artist Jacob Epstein depicting St Michael defeating the Devil.
An art installation by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone at the Albert Docks, Liverpool. Standing around 10m high and brightly coloured it does, we are told, draw inspiration from the many cultures who toil to create structures out of rocks.
On a roundabout known locally as 'Globe Island' are four concrete statues each around 9ft tall commemorating the 115 miners who lost their lives in the Lee Hall and Brereton collieries. Each statue represents a different era, one from the 1930s, one from the 1950s, a rescue miner and a mine Deputy. The Rugeley sign is adjacent to the roundabout. This is a montage created from 5 of my original images.
This statue of Aethelflaed and her nephew who later became King Athelstan sits at the foot of Tamworth castle. Possibly simultaneously one of the most influential and forgotten ladies in English history Aethelflaed, daughter of King Alfred the Great was often known as Queen of Mercia and is widely regarded as one of the most powerful female rulers of the time.
As with many other modern art installations The Scallop by a local artist Maggi Hambling has not met with the universal approval of the Aldeburgh residents. Standing approximately 15ft tall and made of stainless steel it has been vandalised many times since it was placed in 2003.
Miner remembers This is a statue of a coal miner staring out into the distance. The small wooden cross and poppy someone has placed in his belt have been colour isolated.
In the pretty village of Fowey, Cornwall you will find this wonderful piece of art inspired by Daphne du Mauriers's book The Birds which of course is famous for the 1963 Hitchcock film based upon it. This amazing sculpture is the work of Thrussells of Cornwall.
On 23rd April 1778 an attempt was made by the Americans to invade the UK at Whitehaven. A local man, John Paul Jones was coerced into 'spiking' the defensive guns to prevent their use but despite this and total confusion the invasion failed.
On 23rd April 1778 an attempt was made by the Americans to invade the UK at Whitehaven. A local man, John Paul Jones was coerced into 'spiking' the defensive guns to prevent their use but despite this and total confusion the invasion failed.
Located on what is known as Sugar Tongue in the harbour at Whitehaven this statue bears a closer look as it has many smaller features including a mouse in the lad's pocket and a cluster of bats under the capstan itself.
Located on what is known as Sugar Tongue in the harbour at Whitehaven this statue bears a closer look as it has many smaller features including a mouse in the lad's pocket and a cluster of bats under the capstan itself.
This stainless steel disk representing many of the important aspects of Maryport, a small town in Cumbria, was unveiled in August 2018 and as you see here is illuminated at night from within.
On the A87 near Spean Bridge is the Commando memorial, depicting a trio of men in military uniform and honouring the original Commandos and all those who have since lost their lives in battle. This image is also available in mono.
On the hill just outside Spean Bridge, Scotland is this memorial to Commandos, an elite and feared fighting force of the British armed services.
On the A87 near Spean Bridge is the Commando memorial, depicting a trio of men in military uniform and honouring the original Commandos and all those who have since lost their lives in battle. This image is also available in colour.
On the A87 near Spean Bridge is the Commando memorial, depicting a trio of men in military uniform and honouring the original Commandos and all those who have since lost their lives in battle. This image is also available in colour.
On the A87 near Spean Bridge is the Commando memorial, depicting a trio of men in military uniform and honouring the original Commandos and all those who have since lost their lives in battle. In the background is Ben Nevis.
At Knockan Crags, Scotland are these statues of Ben Peach (left) and John Horne of the British Archaeological Survey. The two studied the local rocks to try and explain how older rocks had come to be on top of newer and as a result of their work the science of geology changed forever. Behind them in the mist is Cuthaill Bheag (Small Hill of the cattle pen).
Kelpies is the name given by the Scots to shape shifting water spirits who often appear in horse form, said to inhabit Scottish lochs and lakes. The Kelpies here are a modern art installation based on two real life Clydesdale horses - Duke and Baron. At a height of around 30 metres they are at present the largest equine sculptures in the world.
Kelpies is the name given by the Scots to shape shifting water spirits who often appear in horse form, said to inhabit Scottish lochs and lakes. The Kelpies here are a modern art installation based on two real life Clydesdale horses - Duke and Baron. At a height of around 30 metres they are at present the largest equine sculptures in the world.
Kelpies is the name given by the Scots to shape shifting water spirits who often appear in horse form, said to inhabit Scottish lochs and lakes. The Kelpies here are a modern art installation based on two real life Clydesdale horses - Duke and Baron. At a height of around 30 metres they are at present the largest equine sculptures in the world.
Kelpies is the name given by the Scots to shape shifting water spirits who often appear in horse form, said to inhabit Scottish lochs and lakes. The Kelpies here are a modern art installation based on two real life Clydesdale horses - Duke and Baron. At a height of around 30 metres they are at present the largest equine sculptures in the world.
The story goes a fisherman by the name of Donal captured a mermaid and took off her tail so she could not escape to the sea. Many years (and children) later she found her tail, went back to the seashore, put her tail on and swam off, returning only to bring fish to the family, but never returning to Donal.
The story goes a fisherman by the name of Donal captured a mermaid and took off her tail so she could not escape to the sea. Many years (and children) later she found her tail, went back to the seashore, put her tail on and swam off, returning only to bring fish to the family, but never returning to Donal.
This is the Merchant Seafarer's War Memorial situated at Britannia Quay, Cardiff Bay, Wales. The artist is Brian Fell and it is in memory of the merchant seafarers from the ports of Barry Penarth and Cardiff who died in time of war. Commissioned in 1994 by the Cardiff Bay Arts Trust it comprises a melding together of a man's face and the damaged hull of a ship. DSD_8170
Very much a love it or hate it statue Verity is a work by Damien Hirst and stands at the entrance to Ilfracombe harbour in Devon. At just over 60 feet tall and weighing in at around 25 tons she is made of over 40 individual phosphor-bronze sections supported by an internal stainless steel frame.
Very much a love it or hate it statue Verity is a work by Damien Hirst and stands at the entrance to Ilfracombe harbour in Devon. At just over 60 feet tall and weighing in at around 25 tons she is made of over 40 individual phosphor-bronze sections supported by an internal stainless steel frame.
This statue crafted by Alan B Herriot is on the harbourside at Watchet and depicts the ancient mariner who was a creation of the poet Coleridge. The story goes that the mariner shot an albatross thus bringing bad luck upon the ship and its crew.
This statue crafted by Alan B Herriot is on the harbourside at Watchet and depicts the ancient mariner who was a creation of the poet Coleridge. The story goes that the mariner shot an albatross thus bringing bad luck upon the ship and its crew.
This statue crafted by Alan B Herriot is on the harbourside at Watchet and depicts the ancient mariner who was a creation of the poet Coleridge. The story goes that the mariner shot an albatross thus bringing bad luck upon the ship and its crew.
This statue - The Knife Angel was crafted by Alfie Bradley from 100,000 knives that had been handed in nationally as part of police led amnesty schemes. It weighs around 3.5 tonnes and is around 27ft tall.
This statue - The Knife Angel was crafted by Alfie Bradley from 100,000 knives that had been handed in nationally as part of police led amnesty schemes. It weighs around 3.5 tonnes and is around 27ft tall.
