The Angel of the North, at Gateshead, Tyneside
It was in 1990 that the site, a former colliery pithead baths, was re-claimed and earmarked for a future sculpture. When sculptor Antony Gormley was selected as the winning artist in 1994, his designs originally caused uproar. The controversial material and site of the sculpture were frowned upon. However, once in place many people's original views on the piece changed completely. Local residents have fallen in love with the Angel and it has become synonymous with Gateshead.
Size: 4840px × 3240px
Location: Gateshead, Tyneside, North East England
Photo credit: © Dave Hudspeth / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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