River
River
River
River
River

© Annabel McCourt and Adrian Riley. Image credit: Annabel McCourt

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This artwork is themed around the changing shape of King’s Lynn over the centuries, as illustrated by the River Great Ouse and inspired by a map from 1588. In two parts, this piece forms one artwork that, when viewed from the right spot, will give the impression of moving water. The piece also includes a Shakespeare quote from ‘Richard II’, who had firm links to King’s Lynn. Pupils from Eastgate and St Michael’s schools were engaged in the development of the designs, including by devising a contemporary secret code for the railway station artwork. Fabrication by Art Fabrications.
Title

River

Date

2024

Medium

aluminium

Measurements

H 90 x W 250 x D (?) cm

Accession number

PN30_AM_S1004

Acquisition method

commissioned by Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk ‘Rail to River’ Public Art Project

Work type

Panel

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

June 2024

Access

at all times

Inscription description

Not all the water in the rough rude sea / can wash the balm from an anointed king / Richard II: William Shakespeare / Adrian Riley & Annabel McCourt 2024

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Located at

Blackfriars Street, King's Lynn

PE30 1NN

Located at St James’ Swimming Pool.