The Spirit of Barrow- Barrow in Furness Cumbria England.
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The Bronze statue was unveiled by Councilor Terry Waiting and Steven Broomhead,a 12 foot high statue representing Shipyard workers of different time periods.
Waymark Code: WM5A4J
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/05/2008
Views: 13
The Statue is situated at the central crossroad of The Main shopping centre of Barrow in Furness.
The statue which stands on a solid stainless steel base is of 4 shipyard workers representing different time periods of the industry,the first figure is of a riveter from the 1920's the second is a Fitter from WWII the third is of a Welder from the 60's and the fourth a modern electrician.
Around the stainless steel base are the words "Courage" "Labour" "Skill" and "Progress".
The sculpture is not pretending to be art for art's sake but is a stunning piece of work appreciated by the people of Barrow in Furness which is representing a statue of the town's chief industry Shipbuilding,to which the current torchbearers are BEA systems.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Spitit of Barrow.
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Chris Kelly
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 10th May 05.
Materials used: Stainless steel base,and Bronze statue.
Location: Dalton Road shopping centre.Barrow in Furness,Cumbria, England.
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