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A metal cone representing an imaginary textile machine. The 12–sided base rises in two stages, separated by a bronze cog. It comprises aluminium panels decorated with images associated with Leigh’s industrial history and, above these, stainless steel panels depicting ruby league players. This is surmounted by a coil of woven steel cables, from which individual cables spin upwards, creating a narrow cone.

Title

The Leigh Spindle

Date

2001

Medium

stainless steel, aluminium & bronze

Measurements

H 500 x W 80 x D 80 cm

Accession number

WN7_ML_S002

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Custodian

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

16th July 2001

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inscription on plaque by the side of the sculpture: The invention of multiple thread spinning is Leigh’s contribution / to the global textile industry. This work is both a tribute to the / town’s past and expression of confidence in its future / Artists for the project - Camm Design / Leigh Spindle: 2001 / The project was implemented by: / Coalfield Challenge / Wigan Council

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