Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes
Spirit of the Staithes

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Thirteen curved steel beams supporting seven flat panels. At a distance, the blocks come together to form a life size image of a steam train pulling coal trucks. Set at the height of the original timber ramp, it is also intended to acknowledge Blyth's new role as a centre for wind power generation.
Title

Spirit of the Staithes

Date

2002

Medium

polished stainless steel

Measurements

H 1524 x W 700 x D (?) cm

Accession number

NE24_SD_S007

Acquisition method

commissioned by Blyth Quayside Partnership and a project consisting of Blyth Valley Council, Northumberland County Council, the former One NorthEast, the Port of Blyth and Fergusons (Blyth) Ltd

Work type

Sculpture

Custodian

Blyth Valley Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

28th May 2003

Access

at all times

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Located at

Quay Road, Blyth

NE24 3AU

Located between the roundabout and the river.